JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE SPECIAL SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 and adjourned Saturday, November 17, 2018
2018 Atlanta, Ga.

OFFICERS
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018
DAVID RALSTON .................................................................................................. Speaker 7th DISTRICT, FANNIN COUNTY
JAN JONES ............................................................................................... Speaker Pro Tem 47th DISTRICT, FULTON COUNTY
WILLIAM L. REILLY................................................................................................. Clerk FANNIN COUNTY
BETSY THEROUX .............................................................................................Messenger COBB 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 BAGWELL ......................................................................Assistant Journal Clerk GWINNETT COUNTY
MICHAEL BOZEMAN ..........................................................Assistant Clerk for Enrolling COBB COUNTY
MORGAN WALSH ............................................. Assistant Clerk for Information Systems DEKALB COUNTY
CARRIE VICK...............................................Assistant Clerk for Roll Call Operations and Administrative Services
GWINNETT COUNTY
CHERYL PEARSON ...................................... Assistant Clerk for Administrative Services COBB COUNTY

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HOUSE JOURNAL

Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

First Legislative Day

Pursuant to the call of his Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, the House met in special session at 1:30 o'clock, P.M., this day and was called to order by the Honorable David Ralston, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The following proclamation was read:

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

A PROCLAMATION CONVENING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA IN SPECIAL SESSION

WHEREAS:

Article V, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia grants to the Governor the power to convene a special session of the General Assembly by proclamation, stating and thereby limiting the purposes of the special session; and

WHEREAS:

The Regular Session of the 2018 General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 29, 2018; and

WHEREAS:

The Governor has determined that certain purposes warrant the convocation of a special session; and

THEREFORE:

By virtue of the power and authority conferred upon me by the Constitution of Georgia, I, Nathan Deal, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby convene the General Assembly of this State in Special Session on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, for the purposes and only those purposes specified as follows:

1. To amend Act Number 301 of the 2018 Legislative Session, the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations Act, to provide emergency funding to state agencies and local governments responding to Hurricane Michael as well as providing for economic development and rebuilding; and

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2. To ratify the Executive Order dated July 30, 2018, and numbered 07.30.18.01 in the official records of the Office of the Governor, and provide for general law regarding taxation related to the subject of that Executive Order and for general law regarding taxation as it relates to recovery and rebuilding from the impact of Hurricane Michael.

Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Georgia at the City of Atlanta, on this 9th day of November, 2018.

/s/ Nathan Deal GOVERNOR

ATTEST

(SEAL)

/s/ Chris W. Riley CHIEF OF STAFF

The following communications were received:

State of Georgia Office of the Governor Atlanta 30334-0900
May 8, 2018
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 354, 410, 441, 507, 508, 549, 550, 586, 600, 754, 795, 870, 912, 942, 995, 1039, and 1047 which passed the General Assembly during the 2018 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.

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Sincerely,

/s/ Nathan Deal

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Attachment

cc: The Honorable Casey Cagle, Lieutenant Governor The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State The Honorable Chris Carr, Attorney General Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives Mr. David A. Cook, Secretary of the Georgia State Senate Mr. Wayne R. Allen, Legislative Counsel

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

State of Georgia Office of the Governor Atlanta 30334-0900
May 8, 2018
The Honorable Butch Miller President Pro Tempore 321 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Lieutenant Governor Cagle and Senator Miller:
I have vetoed Senate Bills 315, 338, 342, and 357 which passed the General Assembly during the 2018 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 reason for the vetoes are attached.

Sincerely,

/s/ Nathan Deal

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Attachment

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cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker, Georgia House of Representatives The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State The Honorable Chris Carr, Attorney General Mr. David A. Cook, Secretary of the Georgia State Senate Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives Mr. Wayne R. Allen, Legislative Counsel
2018 Session of the Georgia General Assembly
Veto Messages
Veto Number 1
HB 354 House Bill 354 reconstitutes the Georgia International Maritime Trade Center Authority (GIMTCA) as a public corporation and instrumentality of the state. The Authority created by HB 354 is made up of appointments by each member of the Georgia General Assembly who represent a portion of Chatham County, the County Manager of Chatham County, the City Manager of the City of Savannah, the President of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, and the President of the Savannah Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau. HB 354 also grants the Authority broad power to issue revenue bonds without any cap on the aggregate amount, unlike other authorities which are subject to aggregate limits on the amount of bonds that may be issued. Moreover, unlike many of our other state authorities, GIMTCA has no gubernatorial appointments, nor does it have a legislative oversight committee. The Authority's lack of executive and legislative oversight and theoretically unlimited bond capacity could lead to obvious negative consequences for the entire state stemming from the absence of accountability. For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HB 354.
Veto Number 2
HB 410 House Bill 410 provides a list of information that home owners associations, property owners associations, and condominium owners associations would be required to provide to a homeowner upon request and caps the fees the association could charge for producing and transferring that information. First, the cap provided by HB 410 is, to my knowledge, lower than that of any other state in the nation with such a cap and may not be sufficient to cover costs of providing the information required, which could result in increased costs to association members. Second, such associations often contract with private parties to provide these services so that association members need not complete the tasks personally, on behalf of the association. Consequently, it appears that HB 410 could impose burdensome responsibilities on associations and their members and, regardless, absent sufficient justification, parties should generally be left alone to dicker the terms of their private agreements without government intrusion. For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HB 410.

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Veto Number 3

HB 441 House Bill 441 would allow for the creation and use of self-settled spendthrift trusts--also known as self-settled asset protection trusts. Under current law in Georgia, a spendthrift provision may be included in a trust instrument which, generally, can shield the assets in the trust from certain creditors of a beneficiary. However, a spendthrift provision is inapplicable to a beneficiary who is also a settlor or contributor, to the extent of the contribution to the trust. Self-settled asset protection trusts, as proposed in HB 441, would allow a person to create, or settle, a trust naming the settlor as a beneficiary, while shielding the trust assets from certain creditors. Such trusts have been subject to controversy and scrutiny due to the potential opportunity to shirk creditors while preserving the assets of the trust for distribution to the settlor/beneficiary. In a recent trend, many states have begun permitting self-settled asset protection trusts which were previously prohibited throughout the United States, though a majority continue to prohibit such trust instruments. I commend the authors for their willingness to seek input and adjust the bill throughout the legislative process, but am concerned of possible unintended consequences presented by a complex new estate planning tool. Though I do not dismiss the potential merit of these proposed trust instruments in comprehensive estate planning, I have not yet been convinced of the need for such trusts in Georgia. As a state, we want to ensure that the creditor-debtor relationship is an equitable one that facilitates economic prosperity and mobility, and self-settled spendthrift trusts--without proper safeguards-- have the potential to negatively impact this balance. For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HB 441.

Veto Numbers 4, 5, 6, and 7

HB 507, 508, 549 and 550

House Bills 507, 508, 549 and 550 provide governing

authorities for the cities of Jonesboro, Morrow, Lovejoy and Lake City, respectively. The

House sponsors of the legislation requested vetoes for HB 507, 508, 549 and 550 because

the language of the bill mistakenly references 2017 dates instead of 2018 dates. The

authors of the bills have also expressed the desire to have these bills vetoed so they may

start over with new legislation next session. For this reason, I VETO HB 507, HB 508,

HB 549, and HB 550.

Veto Number 8

HB 586 House Bill 586 provides for the Charter for the City of Reynolds. The language of the bill mistakenly references 2017 dates instead of 2018 dates. The General Assembly passed, and I have signed, a separate bill during the 2018 legislative session which has the corrected dates. For this reason, I VETO HB 586.

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Veto Number 9
HB 600 House Bill 600 amends the Charter of the City of Stonecrest by providing term limits for the mayor of Stonecrest while expressly permitting councilmembers to remain in office for an unlimited number of terms. Additionally, the bill removes the Mayor's power to vote with the City Council, except in the case of a tie. These amendments to a city charter that has been in effect for less than two years have not, apparently, received the proper amount of discussion during the legislative session as legislators from the delegation could not reach a consensus. For this reason, I VETO HB 600.
Veto Number 10
HB 754 House Bill 754 would allow insurers domiciled in Georgia to divide into two or more insurers. Any plan of division must be submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of Insurance, giving the Commissioner broad discretion to decide on a case by case basis if the company meets the requirements to divide. If a company was deemed acceptable by the Commissioner to divide and one of the resulting insurers stopped turning a profit, issues could arise as to how to distribute the liability. I am unaware of the need for the division process provided for in HB 754 and am unconvinced that the appropriate safeguards are provided for in the proposed legislation. For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HB 754.
Veto Number 11
HB 795 House Bill 795 would subject the State Board of Worker's Compensation to many of the requirements of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, from which it is explicitly exempted by current law. The Board's current rulemaking and proposed legislation process relies on a consensus of stakeholders through its advisory council. This bill would permit, and to some extent encourage, the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, the House Industry and Labor Committee, and the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee to override such consensus, effectively giving the legislature significant control over worker's compensation policy. While I do not doubt the sincere intention of the author of this amendment to HB 795, this shift seems to undermine the policy objectives behind the creation of the state's Worker's Compensation system and circumvent the largely successful advisory council process. Rather than significantly altering this process through a late amendment to an otherwise innocuous bill, I encourage the legislature to focus on providing input to the Board of Worker's Compensation through current law and Board rules. Similarly, it is imperative that the Board of Worker's Compensation continue to provide notice of proposed rules to relevant legislative committees pursuant to Board rules and to encourage appropriate comment and legislative interaction. For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HB 795.

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Veto Number 12
HB 870 House Bill 870 annexes the Fulton County Industrial District ("FCID") into the City of South Fulton. The FCID is the only portion of Fulton County that remains unincorporated after the creation of the City of South Fulton in 2016. The FCID cannot be annexed by any municipality due to a local constitutional amendment to the Constitution of Georgia dating to 1979. The FCID is unique in that it consists of predominantly commercial and industrial properties, therefore only the relatively small number of residents who apparently live in the district--not the majority of property owners and users--would dictate via referendum whether to incorporate the area into the City of South Fulton. It is my belief that Fulton County citizens should first vote on repeal of the constitutional amendment before beginning discussions about annexation of this unique unincorporated, and largely non-residential, area into any city. For this reason, I VETO HB 870.
Veto Number 13
HB 912 House Bill 912 allows the Spalding County State Court to impose additional fees of up to $50 on any court cost associated with a guilty or nolo contendere plea. The bill also authorizes a failure to appear fee which can amount to as much as $100. I believe these additional costs are unnecessary and impose a significant burden on those appearing in the Spalding County State Court. County appropriations should be sufficient to support the expenses of this court without placing fees on individuals in addition to the substantial court costs already imposed. For this reason, I VETO HB 912.
Veto Number 14
HB 942 House Bill 942 creates the Savannah Farmers Market Commission as a political subdivision of the state and public corporation. The Commission would consist of members appointed only by the Chatham County Delegation to the General Assembly and would work with the Savannah State Farmers Market to plan and execute agricultural events and programs along with other powers and duties. While I am encouraged by the local delegation's support for agricultural programs and their support of farmers using the market, I am unconvinced of the necessity for a new political subdivision of the state to support such efforts and do not want to displace the role of local government in that endeavor. For the foregoing reasons, I VETO HB 942.
Veto Number 15
HB 995 House Bill 995 aims to provide more transparency with respect to local government contracts with private consultants. The language contained in HB 995 was largely lifted from a standard form contract that is used by the Department of Administrative Services when state entities enter into agreements with private

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consultants. However, because of this, the bill is not suitably tailored to the subject of HB 795: various local governments. While I commend the authors' attempt to protect the local government contracting process, I fear that copying contract language used by state-level entities to create legislation regulating local governments--without appropriate adaptations--will lead to varying interpretations among the state's local economic development authorities and, as a result, difficulty in fostering economic development. Moreover, the legislation contains language, seemingly unintentionally, that would apply only to state entities while the purpose of the bill is to regulate local government contracts. For the foregoing reasons, I VETO House Bill 995.
Veto Number 16
HB 1039 House Bill 1039 creates the Big Canoe Water and Sewer Authority as a political subdivision of the state and public corporation. The authority's purpose would be to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate an adequate water supply, water treatment facilities, and distribution facilities within the authority limits. The House sponsors of HB 1039 have requested this bill be vetoed. For this reason, I VETO HB 1039.
Veto Number 17
HB 1047 House Bill 1047 permits the State Court of Washington County to collect a $15.00 fee as a surcharge to each fine paid in the court. The money collected from the fee would be earmarked to fund various technology improvements for the Washington County Sheriff's Office and disbursed at the discretion of the Sheriff. I am not convinced that the installation of a new fee is necessary for funding technology in the Sheriff's Office; such costs of modernization and technological improvement should be borne by existing or future local government appropriations, not by those appearing in court. For this reason, I VETO HB 1047.
Veto Number 18
SB 315 Senate Bill 315 proposes to create the crime of unauthorized computer access. The intent of this legislation is to strengthen cyber security laws to protect national security interests and to safeguard sensitive or private information of government, citizens, and consumers.
As technology continues to advance and evolve in the digital age, a robust discussion on cyber security policy that meets the needs of the public and industry stakeholders is of critical importance. Georgia's emergence as a leader in cyber technology, particularly the presence of U.S. Army Cyber Command, the state's Cyber Range, and a wide range of private tech companies and cyber research institutions, further necessitates the need for comprehensive cyber security debate, discussion, and measures.

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Under the proposed legislation, it would be a crime to intentionally access a computer or computer network with knowledge that such access is without authority. However, certain components of the legislation have led to concerns regarding national security implications and other potential ramifications. Consequently, while intending to protect against online breaches and hacks, SB 315 may inadvertently hinder the ability of government and private industries to do so.
After careful review and consideration of this legislation, including feedback from other stakeholders, I have concluded more discussion is required before enacting this cyber security legislation. The work done this session by the legislation's sponsors and stakeholders provides a solid foundation for continued collaboration on this issue.
It is my hope that legislators will work with the cyber security and law enforcement communities moving forward to develop a comprehensive policy that promotes national security, protects online information, and continues to advance Georgia's position as a leader in the technology industry.
For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SB 315.
Veto Number 19
SB 338 Senate Bill 338 significantly modifies requirements for agency rule making under the Administrative Procedure Act, requiring agencies to file a notice of intent to adopt or amend a rule at least 60 days prior to the effective date of the proposed adoption, and hold a meeting on adoption at least 30 days after the issuance of the notice and at least 30 days prior to the proposed rule's effective date. Second, SB 338 gives the General Assembly more time and eases statutory requirements to override a new or amended rule; the General Assembly could take up the override of a proposed rule at any point during the legislative session and such an override would not be subject to a gubernatorial veto, moreover, in some circumstances, a bare majority of a legislative committee could hold a proposed rule in limbo until the 40th day of the next legislative session. It is my firm opinion that the current Administrative Procedure Act provides sufficient safeguards in the instances that SB 338 addresses--requiring 30 days-notice of an agency action, permitting legislative committees to object to the rule and override such rule by a simple majority subject to gubernatorial consent or by a two-thirds vote without signature of the Governor, and requiring any action taken to override a veto be completed prior to the 30th day of the legislative session. In addition to unnecessarily ceding power from the executive branch and slowing the ability of state government to respond by way of agency rulemaking, SB 338 places those who are subject to regulation of state agencies on unstable ground, possibly jeopardizing our state's business climate. For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SB 338.

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Veto Number 20

SB 342 Senate Bill 342 would allow a vehicle owner to retain possession of his or her vehicle upon being cited for failing to have the required revalidation decal affixed upon the license plate if such an owner provides evidence to the court that he or she has attached the decal since being cited. Current law, however, already provides a mechanism by which an owner may retain possession of his or her vehicle upon a violation--that is, if the owner shows to the court that the revalidation decal had been properly applied for but had not yet been received before being cited. This legislation would diminish the deterrent enforcement of revalidation decal violations and is unnecessary given the leniency exception already provided by law. For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SB 342.

Veto Number 21

SB 357 Senate Bill 357, while well-intentioned, creates several unnecessary additional levels of government. The proposed director of health care policy and strategic planning along with the Health Coordination and Innovation Council and an additional advisory board would be attached to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, yet the director of OPB would have no functional control over these newly created positions and entities. In addition to the practical management and organizational issues presented by this structure, a new Governor will be elected this November and it should be left to that individual to shape their executive team in 2019. For the foregoing reasons, I VETO SB 357.

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

May 31, 2018

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 3RD 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 3rd Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 10:30 A.M.

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Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 3rd 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 3rd Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.
Sincerely,
/s/ David Bundrick Legislative Counsel
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From: Jason Spencer, GA State Rep 180 Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 11:18 PM To: Ralston, David Cc: Johnson, Leisha Subject: Resignation House Seat 180
Speaker Ralston,
This email/letter is to serve as an official resignation notice to your office that I will be resigning my post effective July 31, 2018.
Rep. Jason Spencer -JASON C. SPENCER State Representative 180th House District
OFFICE 501-D Coverdell Legislative Office Building (CLOB) Atlanta, GA 30334
LOCAL Address 28 Yachtsmen Court Woodbine, GA 31569
State of Georgia Office of the Governor Atlanta 30334-0900
July 26, 2018

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The Honorable Jason Spencer Representative, District 180 Georgia House of Representatives 28 Yachtsman Court Woodbine, Georgia 31569
Dear Representative Spencer:
I appreciate you taking the time to apprise me of your resignation, effective July 31, 2018. Your resignation as the District 180 Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives is hereby accepted.
Sincerely,
/s/ Nathan Deal
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cc: The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker, Georgia House of Representatives
House of Representatives
State Capitol Room 415
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
October 15, 2018
The Honorable Nathan Deal Governor, State of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Governor Deal:
Please accept my resignation from the Georgia House of Representatives District 14 effective upon my swearing-in ceremony for the Court of Appeals of Georgia, scheduled for October 31, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. It has been an honor to serve my neighbors and friends as their Representative. I look forward to continuing my service in the Judiciary. Thank you for your confidence and trust in me.
Very truly yours,

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/s/ Christian A. Coomer State Representative District 14
CC/ap
cc: Speaker David Ralston Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Fiscal Office
State of Georgia Office of the Governor Atlanta 30334-0090
October 22, 2018
The Honorable Christian A. Coomer Representative, District 14 Georgia House of Representatives 127-A W. Main Street Cartersville, Georgia 30120
Dear Representative Coomer:
Thank you for the service you have rendered as the District 14 Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. I appreciate you taking the time to submit a formal letter of resignation, effective October 31, 2018.
Your resignation as a Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives is hereby accepted, and I wish you all the best as you begin your new role as Judge of the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia. Once again, thank you for your service to the state of Georgia.
Sincerely,
/s/ Nathan Deal
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cc: The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker, Georgia House of Representatives Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk, Georgia House of Representatives

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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 Lynn Westmoreland 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 3rd Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2022.

/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

Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on June 18, 2018 in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Lynn Westmoreland was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 3rd Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2022.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Cal. Smyre Honorable Calvin Smyre Representative, District 135 CHAIRMAN

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/s/ Mike Dugan Honorable Mike Dugan Senator, District 30 SECRETARY

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

Alexander Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Battles E Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Beskin Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Brockway Bruce Buckner Burnough Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter E Casas Cauble Chandler Clark, D Clark, H Coleman Collins Cooke

Cooper Corbett Cox Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Ealum Efstration Ehrhart England Epps Fleming Frazier Frye Gardner Gasaway Gilliard Gilligan Glanton E Golick Gonzalez Gravley Greene Gurtler Hanson Harden Harrell

Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hill Hilton Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kelley Kendrick Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Maxwell McCall

McClain McGowan E Meadows Metze Mitchell Morris, G Morris, M Mosby Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix E Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Peake Petrea Pezold Pirkle Powell, A Powell, J Price Prince Pruett Raffensperger Rakestraw Reeves Rhodes Ridley Rogers Rutledge Rynders

E Schofield Scott Setzler Shannon Sharper Shaw Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Trammell Turner Wallace Watson Welch Werkheiser Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Nimmer of the 178th 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 Benton of the 31st and Gordon of the 163rd.

They wished to be recorded as present.

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Prayer was offered by Reverend Carl D. Johnson, Leadership Development Pastor, Peace Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 1EX. By Representative Burns of the 159th
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 special session and is now ready for the transaction of business.
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 2EX. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.
SR 3EX. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.

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The President has appointed as a Committee of Notification/Escort the following Senators:
Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 4th, Cowsert of the 46th, Henson of the 41st, Martin of the 9th, Walker III of the 20th, and Strickland of the 17th.
The following Resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
SR 3EX. By Senator Miller of the 49th
A RESOLUTION
To notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that a committee of fourteen, seven from the Senate to be named by the President of the Senate and seven from the House of Representatives to be named by the Speaker, be appointed to notify His Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in special session and is now ready for the transaction of business.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1EX. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th 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, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 301, approved May 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 135), 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.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 2EX. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th and England of the 116th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 301, approved May 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 135), 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.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 3EX. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Rogers of the 10th, Efstration of the 104th, Powell of the 171st and Raffensperger of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales and use taxes; to ratify an executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel and to provide for the continuance of such suspension indefinitely; to limit the taxation of the sale and use of jet fuel pursuant to the Joint County and Municipal Sales and Use Tax (LOST) and the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965"; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes; to provide income tax credits for certain timber producers based on certain casualty losses related to Hurricane Michael; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 4EX. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
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 income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for certain taxpayers based on certain expenses incurred due to Hurricane Michael; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 5EX. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
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 ratify an executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel for a period of time; to provide for the continuance of such suspension of collection indefinitely; to exempt jet fuel from certain sales and use taxes; to provide a definition; to repeal provisions limiting an exemption from such taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel for certain qualifying airlines at certain qualifying airports; to repeal provisions relating to an expired exemption from a portion of state sales and use tax for certain qualifying airlines at certain qualifying airports; to repeal inapplicable definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 2EX. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th and Nix of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Park of the 101st.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Smyre of the 135th and Ehrhart of the 36th.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 3EX. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Hatchett of the 150th, Kelley of the 16th and others:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Meadows; and for other purposes.
HR 4EX. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Welch of the 110th, Reeves of the 34th, Jones of the 47th, Trammell of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the life of the Honorable P. Harris Hines, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th 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.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Second Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day.

The House stood at ease until 10:30, o'clock, A.M.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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

Alexander Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Battles E Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Bennett Bentley Benton Beskin Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Brockway Bruce Buckner Burnough Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter E Casas Cauble Chandler Clark, D Clark, H E Coleman Collins Cooke

Cooper Corbett Cox Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey E Dollar Douglas Drenner E Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Ealum Efstration Ehrhart England Epps Fleming Frazier Frye Gardner Gasaway Gilliard Gilligan Glanton E Golick Gonzalez Gordon Gravley Greene Gurtler Hanson Harden

Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hilton Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse E Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kelley Kendrick Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak E Maxwell McClain McGowan

E Meadows Metze Mitchell Morris, G Morris, M Mosby Nelson Newton Nguyen Nimmer Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Pirkle Powell, A Powell, J Price Prince
E Pruett Raffensperger Rakestraw Reeves Rhodes Ridley Rogers Rutledge Rynders
E Schofield Scott

Setzler Shannon Sharper Shaw Silcox Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall E Stover Tankersley Tanner E Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Trammell Turner Wallace Watson Welch Werkheiser Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Ralston, Speaker

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Representative Dreyer of the 59th was excused on the attendance roll call. He would like to be recorded as present.

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

Representatives Belton of the 112th and Kirby of the 114th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Representative Mack Jackson, District 128, Sandersville, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Taylor of the 173rd, 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 read the second time:

HB 1EX HB 3EX HB 5EX

HB 2EX HB 4EX HR 2EX

Pursuant to HR 4EX, the House honored and remembered the life of the Honorable P. Harris Hines, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 5EX. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Bennett of the 94th, Cox of the 108th, Hilton of the 95th, Kendrick of the 93rd and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Antwan Toney; and for other purposes.

HR 6EX. By Representative Collins of the 68th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry Doris Tyson, Sr.; and for other purposes.

The following communication was received:

House Majority Caucus Meeting November 13, 2018 House Chamber 10:00 a.m.

Welcome

Chairman Matt Hatchett

Prayer

Chairman Randy Nix

Roll Call

Secty/Treasurer Bruce Williamson

Caucus Elections:

Nomination for Speaker Nominated by 2nd Elected by Acclamation

Speaker David Ralston Rep. Jon Burns Rep. Bert Reeves

Nomination for Speaker Pro Tempore Nominated by 2nd Elected by Acclamation

Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones Rep. Andy Welch Rep. Shaw Blackmon

Nomination of Caucus Leader Nominated by 2nd Elected by Acclamation

Majority Leader Jon Burns Rep. Terry England Rep. Deborah Silcox

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Nomination of Caucus Whip Nominated by 2nd Elected by Acclamation

Representative Trey Kelly Rep. Chuck Efstration Rep. Jodi Lott

Nomination of Caucus Chair Nominated by 2nd Elected by Acclamation

Chairman Matt Hatchett Rep. Rick Jasperse Rep. Darlene Taylor

Nomination of Caucus Vice-Chair Nominated by 2nd Elected by Acclamation

Rep. Micah Gravley Rep. David Clark Rep. Dominic LaRiccia

Nomination of Caucus Secretary/Treasurer

Secretary/Treasurer Bruce Williamson

Nominated by

Rep. Mark Newton

2nd

Rep. Lynn Smith

Elected by Acclamation

Announcements

Adjournment

/s/ Bruce Williamson Bruce Williamson, Secretary/Treasurer

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 1EX Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ England of the 116th
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 171st 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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 4EX Do Pass, by Substitute HB 5EX Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 171st
Chairman
Representative Burns of the 159th 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, tomorrow morning.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:00 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, November 15, 2018

Third Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day.

The House stood at ease until 10:30, o'clock, A.M.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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

Alexander Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Battles E Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Benton Beskin Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Brockway Bruce Buckner Burnough Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Cannon Cantrell Carson Carter E Casas Cauble Chandler Clark, D Clark, H Coleman Collins Cooke

Cooper Corbett Cox Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickey E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Ealum Efstration Ehrhart England Epps Fleming Frazier Frye Gardner Gasaway Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Golick Gonzalez Gordon Gravley Greene Gurtler Hanson Harden Harrell

Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hill Hilton Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Jones, T Kelley Kendrick E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez Lott Lumsden Marin Martin Mathiak Maxwell E McCall McClain

McGowan E Meadows E Metze
Mitchell Morris, G Morris, M Mosby Nelson Newton Nguyen Nimmer Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Peake Petrea Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Price Prince E Pruett Raffensperger Rakestraw Reeves Rhodes Ridley Rogers Rutledge Rynders E Schofield

Scott Setzler Shannon Sharper Shaw Silcox Smith, L Smith, R Smyre Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall E Stover Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley E Thomas, E Trammell Turner Wallace Watson Welch Werkheiser Wilkerson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Bentley of the 139th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She 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 Carpenter of the 4th, Dickerson of the 113th, Dukes of the 154th, Jones of the 91st, Pirkle of the 155th, and Thomas of the 56th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Kevin Williams, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Villa Rica, Villa Rica, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Taylor of the 173rd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 3rd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HB 1EX

Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 (App-Ralston-7th)(Substitute)

Structured Rule

HB 4EX HB 5EX

Income tax; tax credit for certain taxpayers based on certain expenses incurred due to Hurricane Michael; create (Substitute) (W&M-Powell-171st) Governor; executive order suspending collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel; ratify (Substitute)(W&M-Powell-171st) (Rules Committee Substitute)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Harrell of the 106th
Vice-Chairman

Representative England of the 116th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be suspended in order to waive the time requirement for certain Bills pertaining to the general appropriations Act, so that the House may consider the following Bill of the House:

HB 1EX. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th 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, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 301, approved May 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 135), 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.

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The motion prevailed.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1EX. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th 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, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 301, approved May 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 135), 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.
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, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 301, approved May 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 135), 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 making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 301, approved

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May 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 135), 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, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds

$51,821,669,073

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,268,333,193

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$97,618,088

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$138,020,447

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$14,163,709

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$16,328,929

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA $1,507,116,722
20.205)

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$101,050,389

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$56,008,293

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$16,977,107

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$7,392,514,612

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

$47,852,222

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$2,206,829

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$53,608,317

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$461,088,931

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$1,336,734

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$327,876,468

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,034,565,396

Federal Recovery Funds

$36,134,183

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$36,134,183

Other Funds

$6,792,829,017

Agency Funds

$3,628,625,720

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$498,498,654

Records Center Storage Fee

$960,050

Research Funds

$2,525,358,069

State Funds

$26,497,741,251

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,445,857

Hospital Provider Payment

$326,188,448

Lottery Funds

$1,201,496,219

Motor Fuel Funds

$1,895,443,645

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$157,326,418

State General Funds

$22,765,680,686

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$150,159,978

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,226,631,429

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Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

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$3,672,579,618 $280,857,262 $124,036,816 $149,157,733

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

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

$1,326,808 $1,326,808 $1,326,808

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

$1,211,630 $1,211,630 $1,211,630

1.3. Senate Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$7,945,280 $7,945,280 $7,945,280

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

$1,142,544

State Funds

$1,142,544

State General Funds

$1,142,544

$11,626,262 $11,626,262 $11,626,262

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

$19,589,875 $19,589,875 $19,589,875
$19,589,875 $19,589,875

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State General Funds

$19,589,875

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

$6,638,552

State Funds

$6,638,552

State General Funds

$6,638,552

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

$1,427,935

State Funds

$1,427,935

State General Funds

$1,427,935

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

$4,056,304

State Funds

$4,056,304

State General Funds

$4,056,304

$12,122,791 $12,122,791 $12,122,791

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

$36,348,638 $60,000 $60,000
$36,198,638 $36,198,638
$90,000 $90,000

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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

$30,856,498

Other Funds

$60,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$60,000

State Funds

$30,706,498

State General Funds

$30,706,498

Intra-State Government Transfers

$90,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$90,000

4.2. Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$2,619,206

State Funds

$2,619,206

State General Funds

$2,619,206

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

$276,600

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State Funds State General Funds

$276,600 $276,600

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

$2,576,334

State Funds

$2,576,334

State General Funds

$2,576,334

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

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

$21,434,676

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$21,284,676

State General Funds

$21,284,676

$21,434,676 $150,000 $150,000
$21,284,676 $21,284,676

Section 6: Judicial Council Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,169,197 $1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,696,311 $1,307,406 $1,388,905

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State Funds State General Funds

6.1. Council of Accountability Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug

courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts,

mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of

Accountability Court Judges. 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

$736,558

State Funds

$736,558

State General Funds

$736,558

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

$354,203

Other Funds

$354,203

Agency Funds

$354,203

6.3. 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

$1,553,168

Other Funds

$953,203

Agency Funds

$953,203

State Funds

$599,965

State General Funds

$599,965

6.4. Judicial Council
Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child

$15,845,519 $15,845,519

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Support Guidelines Commission, and the Commission on Interpreters; and to

support the Committee on Justice for Children.

Total Funds

$15,905,424

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,627,367

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,627,367

Other Funds

$1,388,905

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,388,905

State Funds

$12,889,152

State General Funds

$12,889,152

6.5. 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

$819,844

State Funds

$819,844

State General Funds

$819,844

6.6. 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 Other Funds Agency Funds 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.

$8,750,769 $67,486 $67,486
$8,683,283 $8,683,283

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Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$2,080,464 $67,486 $67,486
$2,012,978 $2,012,978

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

$6,670,305

State Funds

$6,670,305

State General Funds

$6,670,305

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

courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.

Total Funds

$76,442,432

State Funds

$74,420,792

State General Funds

$74,420,792

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,021,640

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,021,640

8.3. Prosecuting Attorney's Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

$83,781,850 $81,760,210 $81,760,210 $2,021,640 $2,021,640

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Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$7,153,838 $7,153,838 $7,153,838

Section 9: Superior Courts Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$73,735,636 $137,170 $137,170
$73,598,466 $73,598,466

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

$1,688,279

Other Funds

$120,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$120,000

State Funds

$1,568,279

State General Funds

$1,568,279

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

$2,760,073

Other Funds

$17,170

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,170

State Funds

$2,742,903

State General Funds

$2,742,903

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

$69,287,284

State Funds

$69,287,284

State General Funds

$69,287,284

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

$16,378,658 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $14,518,835 $14,518,835

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

$16,378,658

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$14,518,835

State General Funds

$14,518,835

Section 11: Accounting Office, State Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

11.1. Administration (SAO)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$1,255,038

State Funds

$341,666

State General Funds

$341,666

Intra-State Government Transfers

$913,372

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$913,372

$29,142,105 $560,036 $560,036
$7,116,660 $7,116,660 $21,465,409 $21,465,409

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11.2. Financial Systems

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor,

and improve the State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll, and human

capital management systems.

Total Funds

$19,309,774

State Funds

$164,000

State General Funds

$164,000

Intra-State Government Transfers

$19,145,774

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$19,145,774

11.3. Shared Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in

processing payroll and other financial transactions and to implement and

support the Statewide Travel Consolidation Program.

Total Funds

$2,685,145

Other Funds

$560,036

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$560,036

State Funds

$853,603

State General Funds

$853,603

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,271,506

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,271,506

11.4. Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting,

accounting policy, business process improvement, and compliance with state

and federal fiscal reporting requirements.

Total Funds

$2,733,530

State Funds

$2,598,773

State General Funds

$2,598,773

Intra-State Government Transfers

$134,757

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$134,757

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

11.5. 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

$2,351,227

State Funds

$2,351,227

State General Funds

$2,351,227

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11.6. Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial,

fiscal, and economic interests by licensing certified public accountants and

public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and

investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal and disciplinary actions

when warranted.

Total Funds

$807,391

State Funds

$807,391

State General Funds

$807,391

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 state agencies the equivalent of .195% of salaries 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.

$219,496,635 $36,807,766 $24,886,925 $11,920,841 $12,703,152 $12,703,152 $169,985,717 $20,827,984 $149,157,733

12.1. 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

12.2. Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$6,620,524

Other Funds

$6,620,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,620,524

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

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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

$1,369,646

Other Funds

$1,369,646

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,369,646

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

$11,217,812

Intra-State Government Transfers

$11,217,812

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$11,217,812

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

$170,002,034

Other Funds

$1,823,752

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,823,752

State Funds

$9,410,377

State General Funds

$9,410,377

Intra-State Government Transfers

$158,767,905

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$9,610,172

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$149,157,733

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 684) as amended

$430,000

$151,411,485

Provide funds for the state share of increased agency property insurance premiums to cover property loss claims resulting from damage to state properties during Hurricane Michael.

$8,980,377

$18,590,549

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,410,377

$170,002,034

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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

$14,559,366

Other Funds

$14,559,366

Agency Funds

$14,559,366

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

$2,106,919

Other Funds

$2,106,919

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,106,919

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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

$6,260,756

Other Funds

$3,007,487

Agency Funds

$3,007,487

State Funds

$3,253,269

State General Funds

$3,253,269

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.

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$7,320,072 $7,320,072 $7,320,072

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

$135,798,228 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,775,701 $2,775,701
$124,421,382 $124,421,382

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

$3,553,987

State Funds

$3,553,987

State General Funds

$3,553,987

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

$36,570,838

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,751,145

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,751,145

Other Funds

$1,920,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,920,000

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State Funds State General Funds

$26,899,693 $26,899,693

13.3. Departmental Administration (DOA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$6,724,152

Federal Funds and Grants

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$850,000

State Funds

$5,874,152

State General Funds

$5,874,152

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

$7,989,660

Other Funds

$855,701

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$855,701

State Funds

$7,133,959

State General Funds

$7,133,959

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

$2,911,399

State Funds

$2,911,399

State General Funds

$2,911,399

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

$1,000,061

State Funds

$1,000,061

State General Funds

$1,000,061

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13.7. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and

improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia; 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; inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of

USDA flood control structures so that they comply with the state Safe Dams

Act; and to provide funds for planning and research on water management,

erosion, and sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$2,048,131

State Funds

$2,048,131

State General Funds

$2,048,131

13.8. Payments to the Georgia Development Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide development opportunities and disaster recovery assistance to Georgia farmers and

timberland owners.

Total Funds

$75,000,000

State Funds

$75,000,000

State General Funds

$75,000,000

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 684) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for emergency disaster relief assistance to Georgia farmers in counties impacted by Hurricane Michael.

$55,000,000

$55,000,000

Provide funds for emergency disaster relief assistance as approved by the State Forestry Commission for cleanup efforts for Georgia timberland owners in counties impacted by Hurricane Michael.

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$75,000,000

$75,000,000

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

14.1. Departmental Administration (DBF)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$2,836,701

$13,293,071 $13,293,071 $13,293,071

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State Funds State General Funds

$2,836,701 $2,836,701

14.2. 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

$8,128,429

State Funds

$8,128,429

State General Funds

$8,128,429

14.3. 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, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

Total Funds

$2,327,941

State Funds

$2,327,941

State General Funds

$2,327,941

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

$1,333,712,728 $149,566,334 $14,163,709 $30,261,291 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $5,081,397 $25,771,962 $23,202,036 $2,569,926
$1,155,954,722 $1,145,699,584
$10,255,138

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Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

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

$94,470,496

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,254,231

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$50,000

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 $12,096,720
(CFDA 93.558)

Other Funds

$434,903

Agency Funds

$434,903

State Funds

$49,781,362

State General Funds

$49,781,362

15.2. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of

adults with significant developmental disabilities through institutional care,

community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and

access line.

Total Funds

$416,344,714

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,317,724

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$12,336,582

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$37,981,142

Other Funds

$12,960,000

Agency Funds

$12,960,000

State Funds

$353,066,990

State General Funds

$342,811,852

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

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

$101,299,696

Other Funds

$26,500

$2,419,710 $2,419,710

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$26,500 $101,273,196 $101,273,196

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

$411,883,352

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,858,953

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.958)

$6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,070,420

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,062,355

Other Funds

$1,090,095

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,090,095

State Funds

$398,934,304

State General Funds

$398,934,304

15.5. 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

$12,026,804

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,928,149

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$50,000

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

$7,878,149

State Funds

$4,098,655

State General Funds

$4,098,655

15.6. 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

$18,773,433

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,588,692

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,588,692

State Funds

$15,184,741

State General Funds

$15,184,741

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15.7. 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

$6,510,580

State Funds

$6,510,580

State General Funds

$6,510,580

15.8. 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

$80,430,048

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.958)

$7,437,531

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,886,984

Other Funds

$85,000

Agency Funds

$85,000

State Funds

$70,020,533

State General Funds

$70,020,533

15.9. Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

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

$47,794,713

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,278,613

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$9,278,613

Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$38,493,967

State General Funds

$38,493,967

15.10. Direct Care Support Services

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

operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$130,554,483

Other Funds

$11,153,331

Agency Funds

$9,700,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$116,981,442

State General Funds

$116,981,442

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Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,419,710 $2,419,710

15.11. 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

$10,232,894

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

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

$9,996,415

State Funds

$236,479

State General Funds

$236,479

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

15.12. 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

$2,598,732

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,019,042

State Funds

$579,690

State General Funds

$579,690

15.13. 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

$792,783

State Funds

$792,783

State General Funds

$792,783

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

$300,229,483 $168,080,232 $168,080,232 $14,968,980
$150,000 $14,818,980 $117,180,271

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State General Funds

$117,180,271

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

$491,055

Other Funds

$232,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$232,353

State Funds

$258,702

State General Funds

$258,702

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

$3,874,780

State Funds

$3,874,780

State General Funds

$3,874,780

16.3. Departmental Administration (DCA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$7,468,161

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,933,711

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,933,711

Other Funds

$2,974,724

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,974,724

State Funds

$1,559,726

State General Funds

$1,559,726

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

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development among local governments, development authorities, and private

entities.

Total Funds

$49,808,052

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,503,822

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,503,822

Other Funds

$631,978

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$631,978

State Funds

$1,672,252

State General Funds

$1,672,252

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

$8,118,534

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,518,296

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,518,296

Other Funds

$5,600,238

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,600,238

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

$1,446,313

Federal Funds and Grants

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

Other Funds

$140,752

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$140,752

State Funds

$1,105,561

State General Funds

$1,105,561

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

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and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, administering low-interest

loans for affordable rental housing, researching affordable housing issues,

and 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

$116,019,277

Federal Funds and Grants

$111,873,539

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$111,873,539

Other Funds

$4,145,738

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,145,738

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

$465,170

Other Funds

$50,000

Agency Funds

$50,000

State Funds

$415,170

State General Funds

$415,170

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

$6,665,344

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,050,864

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,050,864

Other Funds

$451,588

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$451,588

State Funds

$3,162,892

State General Funds

$3,162,892

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

$1,531,065

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

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State Funds State General Funds

$1,431,065 $1,431,065

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

$41,577,439

Other Funds

$476,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$476,088

State Funds

$41,101,351

State General Funds

$41,101,351

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 684) as $26,101,351 amended

$26,577,439

Increase funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance grants for projects with immediate statewide economic impact.

$15,000,000

$15,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$41,101,351

$41,577,439

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

16.12. 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

$345,992

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$325,992

State General Funds

$325,992

16.13. 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

$788,495

State Funds

$788,495

State General Funds

$788,495

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16.14. 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 Development of Regional Impact.

Total Funds

$12,809,285

State Funds

$12,809,285

State General Funds

$12,809,285

16.15. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

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

OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$48,820,521

Other Funds

$145,521

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$145,521

State Funds

$48,675,000

State General Funds

$48,675,000

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 684) as $23,675,000 amended

$23,820,521

Increase funds to provide financial assistance to local communities impacted by Hurricane Michael and for statewide economic development efforts.

$25,000,000

$25,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$48,675,000

$48,820,521

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 Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers

$15,334,734,004 $7,768,765,416 $7,281,033,084
$461,088,931 $26,643,401 $222,272,597 $77,971,304 $139,386,524 $4,914,769 $3,390,259,111 $326,188,448 $157,326,418 $2,780,991,048 $125,753,197 $3,953,436,880

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Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$3,672,579,618 $280,857,262

17.1. Departmental Administration (DCH)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$438,112,183

Federal Funds and Grants

$340,827,039

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$288,856,018

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$34,192,075

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,778,946

Other Funds

$4,614,769

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,614,769

State Funds

$71,358,790

State General Funds

$71,358,790

Intra-State Government Transfers

$21,311,585

Health Insurance Payments

$21,311,585

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

$832,961

State Funds

$832,961

State General Funds

$832,961

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

$768,756

State Funds

$768,756

State General Funds

$768,756

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

$13,418,070

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Federal Funds and Grants Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds

$588,838 $416,250 $172,588 $12,829,232 $12,829,232

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

$25,504,930

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,948,252

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,043,599

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,904,653

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$13,456,678

State General Funds

$13,456,678

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

$399,662,493

Federal Funds and Grants

$257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$257,075,969

Other Funds

$142,586,524

Agency Funds

$3,200,000

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

$5,815,001,708

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,679,313,937

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,676,526,723

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$1,806,056,151

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Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$34,315,025 $157,326,418 $1,608,222,902
$6,191,806 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

17.8. Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid

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

primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$4,486,933,511

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,052,114,525

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,052,114,525

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$1,409,073,823

Hospital Provider Payment

$291,873,423

State General Funds

$997,639,009

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$119,561,391

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,416,847

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$13,416,847

17.9. PeachCare

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

coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$427,048,639

Federal Funds and Grants

$426,896,856

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$426,896,856

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,783

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$151,783

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

$3,651,268,033

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,651,268,033

Health Insurance Payments

$3,651,268,033

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

$1,192,069

State Funds

$1,192,069

State General Funds

$1,192,069

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

$17,215,201

State Funds

$17,215,201

State General Funds

$17,215,201

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

$24,039,911

State Funds

$24,039,911

State General Funds

$24,039,911

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 684) as $24,039,911 amended

$24,039,911

Provide funds to the Mercer University School of

$0

$0

Medicine to establish a four year medical school campus

in Columbus. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,039,911

$24,039,911

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 and affiliated hospitals 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

$23,431,843

State Funds

$23,431,843

State General Funds

$23,431,843

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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

$1,860,000

State Funds

$1,860,000

State General Funds

$1,860,000

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

$3,248,113

State Funds

$3,248,113

State General Funds

$3,248,113

17.17. Georgia Composite Medical Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants

as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals,

perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear)

detoxification specialists. 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

$2,781,691

Other Funds

$300,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$2,481,691

State General Funds

$2,481,691

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

$2,413,892

State Funds

$2,413,892

State General Funds

$2,413,892

Section 18: Community Supervision, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$182,778,963 $305,967

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$305,967 $110,000 $110,000 $182,301,767 $182,301,767 $61,229 $61,229

18.1. Departmental Administration (DCS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$9,345,988

State Funds

$9,345,988

State General Funds

$9,345,988

18.2. Field Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia

citizens through effective and efficient offender supervision in communities,

while providing opportunities for successful outcomes.

Total Funds

$166,355,290

State Funds

$166,345,290

State General Funds

$166,345,290

Intra-State Government Transfers

$10,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$10,000

18.3. Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of

governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to develop and execute a

systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of

services to reduce recidivism and support the success of returning citizens.

Total Funds

$5,186,624

State Funds

$5,186,624

State General Funds

$5,186,624

18.4. Misdemeanor Probation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all

governmental and private misdemeanor providers through inspection and

investigation.

Total Funds

$887,839

State Funds

$887,839

State General Funds

$887,839

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The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

18.5. Georgia Commission on Family Violence

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

evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in Georgia,

develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training

and continuing education on the dynamics of family violence, and develop

standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence

Intervention Programs.

Total Funds

$1,003,222

Federal Funds and Grants

$305,967

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$305,967

Other Funds

$110,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$110,000

State Funds

$536,026

State General Funds

$536,026

Intra-State Government Transfers

$51,229

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$51,229

Section 19: 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

$1,202,705,438 $170,555 $170,555
$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,188,970,280 $1,188,970,280

19.1. 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

$5,000

State Funds

$5,000

State General Funds

$5,000

19.2. Departmental Administration (DOC)

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

$37,440,690

State Funds

$37,440,690

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State General Funds

$37,440,690

19.3. 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

$50,450,237

Other Funds

$2,453,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,453,500

State Funds

$47,996,737

State General Funds

$47,996,737

19.4. 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

$27,608,741

State Funds

$27,608,741

State General Funds

$27,608,741

19.5. 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

$238,833,976

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,555

Other Funds

$390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$390,000

State Funds

$238,373,421

State General Funds

$238,373,421

19.6. 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

$43,646,572

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$43,616,572

State General Funds

$43,616,572

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19.7. 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

$139,784,108

State Funds

$139,784,108

State General Funds

$139,784,108

19.8. 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

$632,437,135

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

Other Funds

$10,691,103

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,691,103

State Funds

$621,646,032

State General Funds

$621,646,032

19.9. 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

$32,498,979

State Funds

$32,498,979

State General Funds

$32,498,979

Section 20: 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

$82,233,050 $64,471,581 $64,471,581 $5,758,646 $1,746,568 $4,012,078 $12,002,823 $12,002,823

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20.1. Departmental Administration (DOD)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the

organized militia in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,924,807

Federal Funds and Grants

$728,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$728,607

State Funds

$1,196,200

State General Funds

$1,196,200

20.2. Military Readiness

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain

facilities for the training of Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and

State Defense Force personnel, and to provide an organized militia that can be

activated and deployed at the direction of the President or Governor for a

man-made crisis or natural disaster.

Total Funds

$55,494,800

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,727,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$44,727,802

Other Funds

$5,465,237

Agency Funds

$1,746,568

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,718,669

State Funds

$5,301,761

State General Funds

$5,301,761

20.3. 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

$24,813,443

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,015,172

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,015,172

Other Funds

$293,409

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$293,409

State Funds

$5,504,862

State General Funds

$5,504,862

Section 21: Driver Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$72,021,623 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $69,177,502 $69,177,502

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21.1. Departmental Administration (DDS)

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

issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck compliance.

Total Funds

$10,282,339

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$9,781,482

State General Funds

$9,781,482

21.2. 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

$60,272,695

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$58,444,860

State General Funds

$58,444,860

21.3. 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

$1,466,589

Other Funds

$515,429

Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$951,160

State General Funds

$951,160

Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$835,699,370 $391,102,499 $97,618,088 $138,020,447 $155,463,964 $13,695,660 $13,695,660
$2,102,000

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

$3,000 $2,099,000 $428,799,211 $367,284,433 $61,514,778

22.1. 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

$268,460,762

Federal Funds and Grants

$206,920,984

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$97,618,088

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$102,013,932

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,288,964

Other Funds

$25,000

Agency Funds

$3,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$22,000

State Funds

$61,514,778

State General Funds

$61,514,778

22.2. Nutrition Services

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

$148,000,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$148,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$148,000,000

22.3. 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

$367,459,433

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

State Funds

$367,284,433

Lottery Funds

$367,284,433

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22.4. 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

$51,779,175

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,006,515

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$36,006,515

Federal Recovery Funds

$13,695,660

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,695,660

Other Funds

$2,077,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,077,000

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

23.1. Departmental Administration (DEcD)

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

$5,042,314

State Funds

$5,042,314

State General Funds

$5,042,314

23.2. 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

$1,131,701

State Funds

$1,131,701

State General Funds

$1,131,701

23.3. Georgia Council for the Arts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council

operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

Total Funds

$534,954

State Funds

$534,954

$35,366,134 $659,400 $659,400
$34,706,734 $34,706,734

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State General Funds

$534,954

23.4. Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation

and support throughout the state with grants for non-profit arts and cultural

organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and

the 'Grassroots' arts program.

Total Funds

$1,335,756

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$676,356

State General Funds

$676,356

23.5. 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; and 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

$10,877,015

State Funds

$10,877,015

State General Funds

$10,877,015

23.6. International Relations and Trade

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets

for Georgia products and to attract international companies to the state

through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and

educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$2,842,845

State Funds

$2,842,845

State General Funds

$2,842,845

23.7. Rural Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic

development opportunities and to recruit, retain and expand businesses in

rural communities.

Total Funds

$376,974

State Funds

$376,974

State General Funds

$376,974

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23.8. 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

$990,688

State Funds

$990,688

State General Funds

$990,688

23.9. 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

$12,233,887

State Funds

$12,233,887

State General Funds

$12,233,887

Section 24: Education, Department of

Total Funds

$12,061,839,003

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,096,148,714

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$112,501

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,096,036,213

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,333,773

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,333,773

Other Funds

$25,918,047

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,918,047

State Funds

$9,937,438,469

State General Funds

$9,937,438,469

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base

unit cost of $2,620.77. In addition, all local school system allotments for

Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated

by this Act.

24.1. 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

$13,961,779

Federal Funds and Grants

$482,773

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$482,773

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

$3,060,587 $3,060,587 $10,418,419 $10,418,419

24.2. Audio-Video Technology and Film Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for grants for

film and audio-video equipment to local school systems.

Total Funds

$2,500,000

State Funds

$2,500,000

State General Funds

$2,500,000

24.3. Business and Finance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

Total Funds

$17,457,093

Federal Funds and Grants

$426,513

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$426,513

Other Funds

$9,207,077

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,207,077

State Funds

$7,823,503

State General Funds

$7,823,503

24.4. 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

$29,484,970

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,472,585

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$24,472,585

Other Funds

$487,859

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$487,859

State Funds

$4,524,526

State General Funds

$4,524,526

24.5. 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

$25,645,261

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,475,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,475,000

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State Funds State General Funds

$2,170,261 $2,170,261

24.6. Chief Turnaround Officer

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work in partnership with

schools, districts, parents, and community stakeholders to provide a system of

supports for Georgia schools identified as being most in need of assistance

through the Chief Turnaround Officer.

Total Funds

$2,193,941

State Funds

$2,193,941

State General Funds

$2,193,941

24.7. 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

$1,228,100

State Funds

$1,228,100

State General Funds

$1,228,100

24.8. 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

$6,651,873

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,745,489

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,745,489

Other Funds

$59,232

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$59,232

State Funds

$3,847,152

State General Funds

$3,847,152

24.9. Federal Programs

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

programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,192,922,003

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,192,922,003

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,192,922,003

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24.10. 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

$75,144,140

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,322,802

State Funds

$63,821,338

State General Funds

$63,821,338

24.11. 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

$10,503,891

Other Funds

$7,516,302

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$7,516,302

State Funds

$2,987,589

State General Funds

$2,987,589

24.12. 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

$22,184,098

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,267

State Funds

$21,774,831

State General Funds

$21,774,831

24.13. 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

$11,733,752

State Funds

$11,733,752

State General Funds

$11,733,752

24.14. Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver

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meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and

comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$781,730,998

Federal Funds and Grants

$757,469,531

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$757,469,531

Other Funds

$184,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$184,000

State Funds

$24,077,467

State General Funds

$24,077,467

24.15. Preschool Disabilities Services

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

$37,355,426

State Funds

$37,355,426

State General Funds

$37,355,426

24.16. Pupil Transportation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in

their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and

from school and school related activities.

Total Funds

$132,884,118

State Funds

$132,884,118

State General Funds

$132,884,118

24.17. 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

$615,316,420

State Funds

$615,316,420

State General Funds

$615,316,420

24.18. 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

($1,872,395,263)

State Funds

($1,872,395,263)

State General Funds

($1,872,395,263)

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24.19. Quality Basic Education Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to

school systems based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of

students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

Total Funds

$10,769,680,035

State Funds

$10,769,680,035

State General Funds

$10,769,680,035

24.20. Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen

Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems

with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing

curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development,

technology training, and other shared services.

Total Funds

$13,968,093

State Funds

$13,968,093

State General Funds

$13,968,093

24.21. School Improvement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical

assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training

for low-performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design

and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and

overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$15,838,777

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,886,251

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,886,251

Other Funds

$16,050

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$16,050

State Funds

$8,936,476

State General Funds

$8,936,476

24.22. 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

$4,156,309

Other Funds

$4,156,309

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,156,309

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24.23. 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

$31,177,947

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,146,556

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)

$112,501

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,034,055

Other Funds

$540,631

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$540,631

State Funds

$29,490,760

State General Funds

$29,490,760

24.24. 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

$69,626,759

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,655,460

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$50,655,460

Other Funds

$690,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$690,000

State Funds

$18,281,299

State General Funds

$18,281,299

24.25. 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

$49,336,537

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,734,484

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,734,484

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,333,773

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,333,773

State Funds

$23,268,280

State General Funds

$23,268,280

24.26. Tuition for Multiple Disability Students
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-disabled student.

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Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 24.90% for New Plan employees and 20.15% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 21.90% 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 $777.04 per member for State Fiscal Year 2019.

25.1. 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

$4,802,657

Other Funds

$4,802,657

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,802,657

25.2. 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

$2,537,272

State Funds

$2,537,272

State General Funds

$2,537,272

25.3. 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

$30,263,000

State Funds

$30,263,000

State General Funds

$30,263,000

$60,780,460 $26,886,876 $26,886,876 $33,893,584 $33,893,584

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25.4. System Administration (ERS)

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

$23,177,531

Other Funds

$22,084,219

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$22,084,219

State Funds

$1,093,312

State General Funds

$1,093,312

Section 26: Forestry Commission, State 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

26.1. Commission Administration (SFC)

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

$4,249,610

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,800

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,800

Other Funds

$182,780

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$182,780

State Funds

$4,018,030

State General Funds

$4,018,030

26.2. 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

$60,445,058 $6,074,349 $6,074,349 $9,102,187
$428,645 $8,673,542 $45,218,522 $45,218,522
$50,000 $50,000

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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

$7,679,231

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,645,151

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,645,151

Other Funds

$1,089,732

Agency Funds

$428,645

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$661,087

State Funds

$2,894,348

State General Funds

$2,894,348

Intra-State Government Transfers

$50,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$50,000

26.3. 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

$47,309,137

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,246,681

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,246,681

Other Funds

$6,756,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,756,312

State Funds

$38,306,144

State General Funds

$38,306,144

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 684) as $30,110,144 amended

$39,113,137

Increase funds to replace firefighting equipment used in clearing timberland destroyed or damaged by Hurricane Michael.

$7,426,000

$7,426,000

Increase funds to expedite construction of the consolidated Miller-Early County District 2 office in Blakely to replace the Colquitt and Blakely offices damaged by Hurricane Michael.

$770,000

$770,000

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$38,306,144

$47,309,137

26.4. 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 27: 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
The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

$165,040,862 $30,430,112 $30,430,112
$807,856 $807,856 $133,802,894 $133,802,894

27.1. 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

$80,394,096

State Funds

$80,394,096

State General Funds

$80,394,096

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 684) as $11,062,041 amended

$11,062,041

Increase funds to pay the state share of expenses related to $69,332,055 damages and operating costs associated with Hurricane Michael.

$69,332,055

Amount appropriated in this Act

$80,394,096

$80,394,096

27.2. 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

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departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall

be $40,000.

Total Funds

$6,757,580

State Funds

$6,757,580

State General Funds

$6,757,580

27.3. 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

$8,818,925

State Funds

$8,818,925

State General Funds

$8,818,925

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.4. Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair

Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act,

which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

Total Funds

$704,689

State Funds

$704,689

State General Funds

$704,689

27.5. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster,

mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to

respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state

resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism

and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of

Homeland Security.

Total Funds

$33,551,079

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

$3,040,041

State General Funds

$3,040,041

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27.6. 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

$7,708,811

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

State Funds

$7,296,881

State General Funds

$7,296,881

27.7. Governor's Office of Student Achievement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational

accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on

state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report

card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget

efforts.

Total Funds

$25,080,813

Federal Funds and Grants

$315,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$315,000

State Funds

$24,765,813

State General Funds

$24,765,813

27.8. Office of the Child Advocate

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent

oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

Total Funds

$1,022,523

State Funds

$1,022,523

State General Funds

$1,022,523

27.9. 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

$1,002,346

State Funds

$1,002,346

State General Funds

$1,002,346

Section 28: Human Services, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$1,923,581,772 $1,095,263,066
$16,328,929

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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 Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
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
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.

$99,555,211 $56,008,293 $81,220,237 $13,127,175 $1,336,734 $304,874,821 $522,811,666 $30,844,743 $9,787,255 $21,057,488 $796,941,220 $796,941,220
$532,743 $532,743

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28.1. 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

$100,577,422

Federal Funds and Grants

$64,253,612

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $13,699,480
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$50,554,132

State Funds

$36,323,810

State General Funds

$36,323,810

28.2. 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 $15,500,000
(CFDA 93.558)

28.3. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and

neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

Total Funds

$6,281,736

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,967,774

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$3,072,670

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$895,104

State Funds

$2,313,962

State General Funds

$2,313,962

28.4. Child Care Assistance

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

28.5. Child Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the

parental responsibility of paying financial support.

Total Funds

$111,015,624

Federal Funds and Grants

$78,105,754

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$78,105,754 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $29,672,610 $29,672,610
$395,760 $395,760

28.6. 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

$394,189,002

Federal Funds and Grants

$202,288,226

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$40,218,762

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,074,556

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$3,874,292

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.558)

$1,336,734

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $127,802,119
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$27,981,763

State Funds

$191,763,793

State General Funds

$191,763,793

Intra-State Government Transfers

$136,983

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$136,983

28.7. 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

28.8. Departmental Administration (DHS)

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

$126,935,073

Federal Funds and Grants

$56,932,950

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$119,889

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$6,881,365

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) 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 Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$322,516 $6,928,292
$23,001
$6,652,354
$36,005,533 $13,518,454 $13,518,454 $56,483,669 $56,483,669

28.9. 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

$24,398,761

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,868,926

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,279,539

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,589,387

State Funds

$20,529,835

State General Funds

$20,529,835

28.10. 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

$56,788,159

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,929,341

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$6,200,343

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$24,728,998

State Funds

$25,858,818

State General Funds

$25,858,818

28.11. 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

$10,880,335

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,737,729

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$750,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,987,729

State Funds

$4,142,606

State General Funds

$4,142,606

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28.12. 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

28.13. 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

$310,132,240

Federal Funds and Grants

$190,762,032

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$98,903

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$7,930,833

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$365,750

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$71,896,505

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $23,384,210
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$87,085,831

State Funds

$119,370,208

State General Funds

$119,370,208

28.14. 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

$381,677,510

Federal Funds and Grants

$105,116,059

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$43,904,988

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $60,978,114
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$232,957

State Funds

$276,561,451

State General Funds

$276,561,451

28.15. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health

screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$19,989,996

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,989,996

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,989,996

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28.16. Residential 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

$2,300,173

Federal Funds and Grants

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$619,263

State Funds

$1,680,910

State General Funds

$1,680,910

28.17. 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

$36,553,008

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,453,008

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $36,453,008
(CFDA 93.558)

State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

28.18. 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

$25,667,755

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,567,755

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $17,332,866
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,234,889

State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

28.19. Council On Aging

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-

risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving

safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

Total Funds

$252,070

State Funds

$252,070

State General Funds

$252,070

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28.20. Family Connection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network

of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and

families.

Total Funds

$10,671,032

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,320,884

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,320,884

State Funds

$9,350,148

State General Funds

$9,350,148

28.21. 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

$2,727,082

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,436,357

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,436,357

State Funds

$290,725

State General Funds

$290,725

28.22. 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

$12,588,380

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,078,328

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,078,328

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$1,410,052

State General Funds

$1,410,052

28.23. 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

$75,429,922

Federal Funds and Grants

$75,429,922

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$75,429,922

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28.24. 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

$6,845,755

Other Funds

$6,845,755

Agency Funds

$6,845,755

28.25. 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

$110,973,227

Federal Funds and Grants

$82,697,640

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$82,697,640

Other Funds

$7,539,034

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$7,539,034

State Funds

$20,736,553

State General Funds

$20,736,553

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$21,105,076 $425,368 $425,368 $339,026 $339,026
$20,340,682 $20,340,682

29.1. Departmental Administration (COI)

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

$2,181,033

State Funds

$2,181,033

State General Funds

$2,181,033

29.2. 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

$823,467

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State Funds State General Funds

$823,467 $823,467

29.3. 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

$8,212,049

Federal Funds and Grants

$425,368

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$425,368

Other Funds

$339,026

Agency Funds

$339,026

State Funds

$7,447,655

State General Funds

$7,447,655

29.4. 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

$697,013

State Funds

$697,013

State General Funds

$697,013

29.5. 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

$9,191,514

State Funds

$9,191,514

State General Funds

$9,191,514

Section 30: 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

$283,883,792 $97,558,354
$500,398 $97,057,956

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

$31,852,813 $31,852,813 $154,472,625 $154,472,625

30.1. 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

$8,451,140

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,600

Other Funds

$195,594

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$195,594

State Funds

$8,242,946

State General Funds

$8,242,946

30.2. 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

$10,994,481

Other Funds

$6,308,894

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,308,894

State Funds

$4,685,587

State General Funds

$4,685,587

30.3. 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

$40,609,696

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,766,684

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,766,684

Other Funds

$157,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$157,865

State Funds

$38,685,147

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State General Funds

$38,685,147

30.4. 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

$52,579,332

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,515,073

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,515,073

Other Funds

$1,724,650

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,724,650

State Funds

$49,339,609

State General Funds

$49,339,609

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

30.5. 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

$157,913,876

Federal Funds and Grants

$94,263,997

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$500,398

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$93,763,599

Other Funds

$23,465,810

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,465,810

State Funds

$40,184,069

State General Funds

$40,184,069

30.6. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court

Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug

courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts,

mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of

Accountability Court Judges. 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

$489,344

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State Funds State General Funds

$489,344 $489,344

30.7. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic

violence shelters and sexual assault centers with funds so as to provide the

necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and

sexual assault statewide.

Total Funds

$12,845,923

State Funds

$12,845,923

State General Funds

$12,845,923

Section 31: 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

$351,351,224 $7,804,205 $1,495,178 $6,309,027 $340,307 $340,307
$343,206,712 $343,206,712

31.1. Community Service

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

$99,172,705

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,541,798

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$1,495,178

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$46,620

Other Funds

$299,805

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$299,805

State Funds

$97,331,102

State General Funds

$97,331,102

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31.2. Departmental Administration (DJJ)

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

$24,698,013

Other Funds

$18,130

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$18,130

State Funds

$24,679,883

State General Funds

$24,679,883

31.3. 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

$98,646,212

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,554,231

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,554,231

Other Funds

$8,949

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,949

State Funds

$94,083,032

State General Funds

$94,083,032

31.4. 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

$128,834,294

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,708,176

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,708,176

Other Funds

$13,423

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$13,423

State Funds

$127,112,695

State General Funds

$127,112,695

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

$120,390,884 $98,068,469

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

32.1. Departmental Administration (DOL)

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

$30,323,933

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,311,990

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,311,990

Other Funds

$3,292,182

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,292,182

State Funds

$1,719,761

State General Funds

$1,719,761

32.2. 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

$2,557,139

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,557,139

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,557,139

32.3. 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

$32,881,297

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,161,176

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,161,176

Other Funds

$335,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$335,000

State Funds

$4,385,121

State General Funds

$4,385,121

32.4. 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

$54,628,515

Federal Funds and Grants

$42,038,164

$98,068,469 $8,571,400 $8,571,400 $13,751,015 $13,751,015

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

$42,038,164 $4,944,218 $4,944,218 $7,646,133 $7,646,133

Section 33: 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
There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Law 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 Department of Law for consumer protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

$72,964,413 $3,597,990 $3,597,990 $37,256,814 $37,256,814 $32,109,609 $32,109,609

33.1. 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

$68,001,939

Other Funds

$37,254,703

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$37,254,703

State Funds

$30,747,236

State General Funds

$30,747,236

33.2. 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

$4,962,474

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

$1,362,373

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State General Funds

$1,362,373

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & 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.

$288,283,462 $72,596,152
$111,607
$72,484,545 $96,909,071 $23,957,835 $72,951,236 $118,778,239 $118,778,239

34.1. 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

$8,099,828

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,054,621

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,054,621

Other Funds

$107,925

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$107,925

State Funds

$2,937,282

State General Funds

$2,937,282

34.2. Departmental Administration (DNR)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$14,919,761

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

$39,065 $39,065 $14,880,696 $14,880,696

34.3. 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

$116,767,242

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,201,485

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,101,485

Other Funds

$55,793,855

Agency Funds

$23,957,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,836,020

State Funds

$30,771,902

State General Funds

$30,771,902

34.4. 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

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State General Funds

$4,027,423

34.5. 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

$2,848,368

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,020,787

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$11,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,009,180

State Funds

$1,827,581

State General Funds

$1,827,581

34.6. 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

$28,553,076

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,001,293

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,001,293

Other Funds

$3,657

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,657

State Funds

$25,548,126

State General Funds

$25,548,126

34.7. 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

$49,022,060

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,204,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,204,029

Other Funds

$32,391,791

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,391,791

State Funds

$13,426,240

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State General Funds

$13,426,240

34.8. Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the

scrap tire management activity; 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

$2,790,775

State Funds

$2,790,775

State General Funds

$2,790,775

34.9. 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

$61,254,929

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,113,937

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,113,937

Other Funds

$8,572,778

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,572,778

State Funds

$22,568,214

State General Funds

$22,568,214

Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

35.1. Board Administration (SBPP)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$1,122,859

State Funds

$1,122,859

State General Funds

$1,122,859

35.2. Clemency Decisions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This includes

$17,617,070 $17,617,070 $17,617,070

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setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all

aspects of parole status of offenders in the community including warrants,

violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all

interstate compact release matters regarding the acceptance and placement of

parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon

process by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these

applications based on specific criteria.

Total Funds

$15,989,202

State Funds

$15,989,202

State General Funds

$15,989,202

35.3. Victim Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims

of changes in offender status or placement, conduct outreach and information

gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors'

days, and act as a liaison for victims to the state corrections, community

supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.

Total Funds

$505,009

State Funds

$505,009

State General Funds

$505,009

Section 36: State Properties Commission Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

36.1. State Properties Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for

state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state-owned and

leased real property with information about utilization, demand management,

and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and

property acquisitions and dispositions.

Total Funds

$2,100,000

Other Funds

$2,100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,100,000

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000

Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$92,418,129 $68,300 $68,300
$33,340,000

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$33,340,000 $59,009,829 $59,009,829

37.1. Public Defender Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia

Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, Central Office, and

the administration of the Conflict Division.

Total Funds

$10,011,767

Federal Funds and Grants

$68,300

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$68,300

Other Funds

$1,840,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,840,000

State Funds

$8,103,467

State General Funds

$8,103,467

37.2. Public Defenders

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and

effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to

representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based

on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases

where the Capital Defender or a circuit public defender has a conflict of

interest.

Total Funds

$82,406,362

Other Funds

$31,500,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,500,000

State Funds

$50,906,362

State General Funds

$50,906,362

Section 38: Public Health, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants 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 Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$688,430,422 $395,951,809 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $366,475,845 $10,157,812
$561,134 $9,596,678 $282,320,801 $1,445,857

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State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$267,157,084 $13,717,860

38.1. 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

$38,390,309

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,467,781

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)

$516,828

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$149,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $10,404,529
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,397,424

Other Funds

$745,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$745,000

State Funds

$18,177,528

State General Funds

$11,320,349

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,857,179

38.2. 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

State Funds

$6,613,249

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

38.3. Departmental Administration (DPH)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$35,378,689

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,312,856

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$1,266,938

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,045,918

Other Funds

$3,945,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,945,000

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State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$23,120,833 $22,989,038
$131,795

38.4. 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

$27,603,317

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,675,473

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)

$350,000

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,125,473

Other Funds

$171,976

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$171,976

State Funds

$3,755,868

State General Funds

$3,755,868

38.5. 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

$11,952,836

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,552,593

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,552,593

State Funds

$5,400,243

State General Funds

$5,284,606

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

38.6. Immunization

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

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

Total Funds

$9,263,970

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,061,486

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,061,486

Other Funds

$4,649,702

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,649,702

State Funds

$2,552,782

State General Funds

$2,552,782

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38.7. 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

$48,122,620

Federal Funds and Grants

$22,992,820

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)

$8,605,171

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$132,509

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,255,140

Other Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$85,000

State Funds

$25,044,800

State General Funds

$25,044,800

38.8. 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

$276,564,622

Federal Funds and Grants

$263,619,396

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)

$7,392,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$256,226,789

State Funds

$12,945,226

State General Funds

$12,945,226

38.9. 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

$80,293,065

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,927,661

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,927,661

State Funds

$32,365,404

State General Funds

$32,365,404

38.10. 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

$7,219,666

Federal Funds and Grants

$511,063

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$158,382
$352,681 $561,134 $561,134 $6,147,469 $6,147,469

38.11. Office for Children and Families

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

communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

Total Funds

$428,423

State Funds

$428,423

State General Funds

$428,423

38.12. 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

$123,185,657

State Funds

$123,185,657

State General Funds

$123,185,657

38.13. 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

$4,924,063

Federal Funds and Grants

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$530,680

State Funds

$4,393,383

State General Funds

$4,393,383

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.14. 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

$1,445,857

State Funds

$1,445,857

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,445,857

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38.15. 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

$16,744,079

State Funds

$16,744,079

State General Funds

$16,744,079

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$263,560,413 $34,462,938 $34,462,938 $14,030,902 $14,030,902 $183,471,821 $183,471,821 $31,594,752 $31,594,752

39.1. 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

$4,584,439

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,034

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,034

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$4,474,405

State General Funds

$4,474,405

39.2. 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

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individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected

officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

Total Funds

$7,874,721

Intra-State Government Transfers

$7,874,721

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$7,874,721

39.3. Departmental Administration (DPS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department and administratively attached

agencies.

Total Funds

$9,474,434

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,571

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$9,465,353

State General Funds

$9,465,353

39.4. 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

$140,312,366

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,888,148

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,888,148

Other Funds

$1,563,900

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,563,900

State Funds

$129,821,610

State General Funds

$129,821,610

Intra-State Government Transfers

$7,038,708

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$7,038,708

39.5. 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.

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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

$45,875,726 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $10,526,804 $10,526,804 $14,497,182 $14,497,182 $9,562,396 $9,562,396

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

39.6. Georgia 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

$1,207,821

State Funds

$1,207,821

State General Funds

$1,207,821

39.7. Georgia 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

$4,156,959

State Funds

$4,156,959

State General Funds

$4,156,959

39.8. Georgia 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

$26,206,739

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,580,663

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,580,663

Other Funds

$1,492,086

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,492,086 $16,323,373 $16,323,373 $6,810,617 $6,810,617

39.9. 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

$23,867,208

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,689,178

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,689,178

Other Funds

$344,602

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$344,602

State Funds

$3,525,118

State General Funds

$3,525,118

Intra-State Government Transfers

$308,310

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$308,310

Section 40: Public Service Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

40.1. Commission Administration (PSC)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and

staff in achieving the agency's goals.

Total Funds

$1,639,665

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

State Funds

$1,556,165

State General Funds

$1,556,165

40.2. 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

$2,349,052

$11,010,471 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $9,667,371 $9,667,371

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Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds

$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $1,117,952 $1,117,952

40.3. 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

$7,021,754

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$6,993,254

State General Funds

$6,993,254

Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds State General Funds

$8,065,743,007 $5,637,497,775 $3,109,550,413
$1,629,243 $960,050
$2,525,358,069 $2,428,245,232 $2,428,245,232

41.1. 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

$84,228,117

Other Funds

$37,552,919

Agency Funds

$15,552,919

Research Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$46,675,198

State General Funds

$46,675,198

41.2. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract 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

$6,704,688

Other Funds

$6,704,688

Agency Funds

$6,329,688

Research Funds

$375,000

41.3. 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

$72,952,672

Other Funds

$31,333,929

Agency Funds

$21,333,929

Research Funds

$10,000,000

State Funds

$41,618,743

State General Funds

$41,618,743

41.4. 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

$33,976,909

Other Funds

$14,400,000

Agency Funds

$14,400,000

State Funds

$19,576,909

State General Funds

$19,576,909

41.5. 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

$1,791,116

Other Funds

$575,988

Agency Funds

$100,000

Research Funds

$475,988

State Funds

$1,215,128

State General Funds

$1,215,128

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41.6. 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

$14,179,727

Other Funds

$11,219,877

Agency Funds

$590,634

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,629,243

Research Funds

$9,000,000

State Funds

$2,959,850

State General Funds

$2,959,850

41.7. 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

$5,930,797

Other Funds

$1,178,807

Agency Funds

$218,757

Records Center Storage Fee

$960,050

State Funds

$4,751,990

State General Funds

$4,751,990

41.8. Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity

technology for private and public industries through unique education,

training, research, and practical applications.

Total Funds

$4,407,753

State Funds

$4,407,753

State General Funds

$4,407,753

41.9. Georgia Research Alliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and

commercialization capacity in public and private universities in Georgia to

launch new companies and create jobs.

Total Funds

$5,117,588

State Funds

$5,117,588

State General Funds

$5,117,588

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41.10. 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

$484,075,292

Other Funds

$477,980,336

Research Funds

$477,980,336

State Funds

$6,094,956

State General Funds

$6,094,956

41.11. 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

$1,499,519

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$1,013,238

State General Funds

$1,013,238

41.12. 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

$2,900,458

Other Funds

$1,345,529

Agency Funds

$745,529

Research Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$1,554,929

State General Funds

$1,554,929

41.13. 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

$31,992,211

State Funds

$31,992,211

State General Funds

$31,992,211

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41.14. 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

$43,125,916

Other Funds

$4,415,201

Agency Funds

$4,415,201

State Funds

$38,710,715

State General Funds

$38,710,715

41.15. 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

$28,540,259

State Funds

$28,540,259

State General Funds

$28,540,259

41.16. 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

$12,327,579

State Funds

$12,327,579

State General Funds

$12,327,579

41.17. 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

$5,425,465

Other Funds

$3,900,620

Agency Funds

$1,150,000

Research Funds

$2,750,620

State Funds

$1,524,845

State General Funds

$1,524,845

41.18. 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

$7,179,870,002

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Other Funds Agency Funds Research Funds
State Funds State General Funds

$5,026,603,600 $3,024,795,123 $2,001,808,477 $2,153,266,402 $2,153,266,402

41.19. 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

$4,641,590

State Funds

$4,641,590

State General Funds

$4,641,590

41.20. 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

$20,279,119

Other Funds

$19,800,000

Agency Funds

$19,800,000

State Funds

$479,119

State General Funds

$479,119

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

41.21. 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

$6,580,422

State Funds

$6,580,422

State General Funds

$6,580,422

41.22. 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

$15,195,808

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State Funds State General Funds

$15,195,808 $15,195,808

Section 42: 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 Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$194,335,861 $1,394,876 $370,147 $1,024,729 $2,525,620 $2,525,620
$190,415,365 $189,981,582
$433,783

42.1. Departmental Administration (DOR)

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

$14,326,164

State Funds

$14,326,164

State General Funds

$14,326,164

42.2. 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

42.3. 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

$8,478,119

Federal Funds and Grants

$370,147

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

$370,147

Other Funds

$485,887

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

$485,887 $7,622,085 $7,188,302
$433,783

42.4. 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

$5,356,317

Other Funds

$420,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$420,000

State Funds

$4,936,317

State General Funds

$4,936,317

42.5. 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

$10,877,034

State Funds

$10,877,034

State General Funds

$10,877,034

42.6. 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

$42,108,543

State Funds

$42,108,543

State General Funds

$42,108,543

42.7. Office of Special Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent

taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

Total Funds

$6,806,027

Federal Funds and Grants

$474,960

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$474,960

Other Funds

$113,516

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$113,516

State Funds

$6,217,551

State General Funds

$6,217,551

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42.8. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure

compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$61,916,651

Federal Funds and Grants

$277,938

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$277,938

Other Funds

$1,506,217

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,506,217

State Funds

$60,132,496

State General Funds

$60,132,496

42.9. 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

$4,324,143

State Funds

$4,324,143

State General Funds

$4,324,143

42.10. Taxpayer Services

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

$26,070,512

Federal Funds and Grants

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$271,831

State Funds

$25,798,681

State General Funds

$25,798,681

Section 43: 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

$29,604,732 $550,000 $550,000
$4,355,596 $4,355,596 $24,699,136 $24,699,136

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43.1. 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

$4,217,644

Other Funds

$3,775,096

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,775,096

State Funds

$442,548

State General Funds

$442,548

43.2. 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

$6,079,126

Federal Funds and Grants

$550,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$550,000

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$5,479,126

State General Funds

$5,479,126

43.3. Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and

regulations related to professional licenses, elections, and securities; to

investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing

license holders.

Total Funds

$3,111,039

State Funds

$3,111,039

State General Funds

$3,111,039

43.4. Office Administration (SOS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

Total Funds

$3,418,604

Other Funds

$5,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,500

State Funds

$3,413,104

State General Funds

$3,413,104

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43.5. Professional Licensing Boards

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

welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

Total Funds

$8,854,071

Other Funds

$400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,000

State Funds

$8,454,071

State General Funds

$8,454,071

43.6. Securities

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

administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under

each act include registration, examination, investigation, and administrative

enforcement actions.

Total Funds

$722,990

Other Funds

$25,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,000

State Funds

$697,990

State General Funds

$697,990

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

43.7. 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

$3,201,258

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$3,101,258

State General Funds

$3,101,258

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$986,471,735 $38,650 $38,650
$9,278,261 $9,278,261 $976,554,824

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

$834,211,786 $142,343,038
$600,000 $600,000

44.1. Dual Enrollment

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

$105,028,623

State Funds

$105,028,623

State General Funds

$105,028,623

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

$1,060,500

State Funds

$1,060,500

State General Funds

$1,060,500

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

$1,203,240

State Funds

$1,203,240

State General Funds

$1,203,240

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

$700,000

State Funds

$700,000

State General Funds

$700,000

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

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programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and

public technical colleges.

Total Funds

$9,504,516

Federal Funds and Grants

$38,650

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$38,650

State Funds

$8,865,866

Lottery Funds

$8,865,866

Intra-State Government Transfers

$600,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$600,000

44.6. HOPE GED

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's General

Educational Development (GED) recipients to pursue education beyond the

high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in 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 postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$109,059,989

State Funds

$109,059,989

Lottery Funds

$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

$51,176,241

State Funds

$51,176,241

Lottery Funds

$51,176,241

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

$637,179,394

State Funds

$637,179,394

Lottery Funds

$637,179,394

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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 or technical 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

$34,000,000

Other Funds

$8,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,000,000

State Funds

$26,000,000

Lottery Funds

$26,000,000

44.11. North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students

with a full scholarship to attend the University of North Georgia, thereby

strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$3,037,740

State Funds

$3,037,740

State General Funds

$3,037,740

44.12. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents

with non-repayable financial assistance to attend the University of North

Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

Total Funds

$1,237,500

State Funds

$1,237,500

State General Funds

$1,237,500

44.13. Public Safety Memorial 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 or private

postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$600,000

State General Funds

$600,000

44.14. REACH Georgia Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

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mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports

academically promising middle and high school students in their educational

pursuits.

Total Funds

$4,588,000

State Funds

$4,588,000

State General Funds

$4,588,000

44.15. Service Cancelable Loans

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable

loans as authorized in statute including programs for large animal

veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members.

Total Funds

$1,050,000

State Funds

$1,050,000

State General Funds

$1,050,000

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

$24,119,446

Other Funds

$1,278,261

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,278,261

State Funds

$22,841,185

State General Funds

$22,841,185

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

$996,250

State Funds

$996,250

State General Funds

$996,250

Section 45: Teachers Retirement System Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$41,042,613 $40,802,613 $40,802,613
$240,000 $240,000

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It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 20.90% for State Fiscal Year 2019.

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

$240,000

State Funds

$240,000

State General Funds

$240,000

45.2. System Administration (TRS)

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

$40,802,613

Other Funds

$40,802,613

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$40,802,613

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$907,352,166 $158,455,201 $158,455,201 $335,878,586 $330,773,586
$5,105,000 $368,645,030 $368,645,030 $44,373,349 $44,373,349

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

$44,065,968

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,199,486

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$23,199,486 $3,952,087 $3,952,087 $16,738,289 $16,738,289
$176,106 $176,106

46.2. Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide

administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and

institutions.

Total Funds

$11,538,367

Other Funds

$5,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$11,533,367

State General Funds

$11,533,367

46.3. Economic Development and Customized Services

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

for existing businesses in the state.

Total Funds

$30,759,166

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,329,795

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,329,795

Other Funds

$21,020,374

Agency Funds

$21,020,374

State Funds

$3,391,799

State General Funds

$3,391,799

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,017,198

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,017,198

46.4. 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

$82,841,035

Federal Funds and Grants

$82,391,035

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$82,391,035

Other Funds

$250,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$250,000

Intra-State Government Transfers

$200,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$200,000

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46.5. Quick Start

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

$11,251,639

Other Funds

$15,497

Agency Funds

$15,497

State Funds

$11,236,142

State General Funds

$11,236,142

46.6. 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

$726,895,991

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,534,885

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,534,885

Other Funds

$310,635,628

Agency Funds

$305,785,628

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,850,000

State Funds

$325,745,433

State General Funds

$325,745,433

Intra-State Government Transfers

$41,980,045

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$41,980,045

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 684) as $325,745,433 amended

$726,895,991

Increase funds for Chattahoochee Technical College to

$0

$0

establish an Aviation Academy at Silver Comet Field at

the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$325,745,433

$726,895,991

Section 47: Transportation, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction
(CFDA 20.205)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,683,458,582 $1,600,016,484 $1,507,005,115
$93,011,369

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Other Funds

$98,044,213

Agency Funds

$18,666,248

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$79,377,965

State Funds

$1,985,397,885

Motor Fuel Funds

$1,895,443,645

State General Funds

$89,954,240

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.

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

$1,752,750,821

Federal Funds and Grants

$862,452,699

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$862,452,699

Other Funds

$55,300,430

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$55,300,430

State Funds

$834,997,692

Motor Fuel Funds

$834,997,692

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47.2. Capital Maintenance Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital

Outlay for maintenance projects.

Total Funds

$447,431,862

Federal Funds and Grants

$281,600,000

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$281,600,000

Other Funds

$350,574

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$350,574

State Funds

$165,481,288

Motor Fuel Funds

$165,481,288

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 684) as $148,931,288 amended

$430,881,862

Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per $12,175,800 HB 170 (2015 Session) and to offset expenses incurred as a result of damage from Hurricane Michael.

$12,175,800

Transfer motor fuel funds from the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority program for additional capital projects.

$4,374,200

$4,374,200

Amount appropriated in this Act

$165,481,288

$447,431,862

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

$155,934,165

Federal Funds and Grants

$53,642,990

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$53,642,990

Other Funds

$1,098,619

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,098,619

State Funds

$101,192,556

Motor Fuel Funds

$101,192,556

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

$11,995,584

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Federal Funds and Grants Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning &
Construction (CFDA 20.205) State Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$9,043,897 $9,043,897
$2,951,687 $2,951,687

47.5. Departmental Administration (DOT)

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

improve the state's roads and bridges and to provide planning and financial

support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports,

railroads and waterways.

Total Funds

$81,012,970

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,839,823

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$10,839,823

Other Funds

$398,970

Agency Funds

$398,970

State Funds

$69,774,177

Motor Fuel Funds

$69,774,177

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 684) as $69,324,177 amended

$80,562,970

Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session) to expedite motor fuel tax audits conducted in partnership with the Department of Revenue.

$450,000

$450,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$69,774,177

$81,012,970

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

$112,090,384

Federal Funds and Grants

$92,861,369

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$92,861,369

Other Funds

$782,232

Agency Funds

$94,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$687,993

State Funds

$18,446,783

State General Funds

$18,446,783

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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

$189,544,365

State Funds

$189,544,365

Motor Fuel Funds

$189,544,365

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 684) as $183,050,000 amended

$183,050,000

Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015 Session) and to offset expenses incurred as a result of damage from Hurricane Michael.

$6,494,365

$6,494,365

Amount appropriated in this Act

$189,544,365

$189,544,365

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

$62,002,378

Federal Funds and Grants

$51,655,917

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$51,655,917

Other Funds

$6,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,000,000

State Funds

$4,346,461

Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

47.9. Planning

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state

transportation improvement program and the state-wide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and

programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and

financing of transportation.

Total Funds

$25,059,893

Federal Funds and Grants

$22,772,795

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$22,772,795

State Funds

$2,287,098

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,287,098

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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

$455,381,537

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,886,452

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$3,886,452

Other Funds

$8,578,904

Agency Funds

$642,602

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$7,936,302

State Funds

$442,916,181

Motor Fuel Funds

$442,916,181

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 684) as $409,092,701 amended

$421,558,057

Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per $33,823,480 HB 170 (2015 Session) and to offset expenses incurred as a result of damage from Hurricane Michael.

$33,823,480

Amount appropriated in this Act

$442,916,181

$455,381,537

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

$151,857,637

Federal Funds and Grants

$76,260,542

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$76,110,542

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

Other Funds

$25,534,484

Agency Funds

$17,530,437

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,004,047

State Funds

$50,062,611

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Motor Fuel Funds

$50,062,611

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 684) as $38,062,611 amended

$139,857,637

Increase motor fuel funds based on projected revenues per $12,000,000 HB 170 (2015 Session) and to offset expenses incurred as a result of damage from Hurricane Michael.

$12,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,062,611

$151,857,637

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

and other finance instruments and for operations.

Total Funds

$238,396,986

Federal Funds and Grants

$135,000,000

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$135,000,000

State Funds

$103,396,986

Motor Fuel Funds

$31,889,529

State General Funds

$71,507,457

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 684) as $103,396,986 amended

$238,396,986

Replace $4,374,200 in motor fuel funds with state general

$0

$0

funds based on projected revenues per HB 170 (2015

Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$103,396,986

$238,396,986

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

$40,882,769 $14,734,560 $14,734,560 $3,107,465 $2,382,732
$724,733 $23,040,744 $23,040,744

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48.1. Departmental Administration (DVS)

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

$1,890,182

State Funds

$1,890,182

State General Funds

$1,890,182

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

$1,626,987

Federal Funds and Grants

$928,004

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$928,004

State Funds

$698,983

State General Funds

$698,983

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

$29,090,154

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,179,116

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,179,116

Other Funds

$3,107,465

Agency Funds

$2,382,732

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$724,733

State Funds

$12,803,573

State General Funds

$12,803,573

48.4. 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

$8,275,446

Federal Funds and Grants

$627,440

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$627,440

State Funds

$7,648,006

State General Funds

$7,648,006

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Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$19,328,555 $373,832 $373,832
$18,954,723 $18,954,723

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

$13,208,979

Other Funds

$308,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$308,353

State Funds

$12,900,626

State General Funds

$12,900,626

49.2. Board Administration (SBWC)

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

$6,119,576

Other Funds

$65,479

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$65,479

State Funds

$6,054,097

State General Funds

$6,054,097

Section 50: Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$1,287,497,358 $20,104,750 $20,104,750
$1,267,392,608 $1,267,392,608

50.1. GO Bonds Issued Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$1,166,106,956 $20,104,750 $20,104,750
$1,146,002,206 $1,146,002,206

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50.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$121,390,402

State Funds

$121,390,402

State General Funds

$121,390,402

Bond Financing Appropriated:

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $17,735,892 is specifically appropriated

for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of

financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems,

through the issuance of not more than $207,195,000 in principal amount of

General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 2] From State General Funds, $1,033,620 is specifically appropriated

for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of

financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems,

through the issuance of not more than $12,075,000 in principal amount of

General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $2,706,672 is specifically appropriated

for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of

financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems,

through the issuance of not more than $31,620,000 in principal amount of

General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $741,296 is specifically appropriated

for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of

financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems,

through the issuance of not more than $8,660,000 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, $98,440 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 $1,150,000 in

principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall

have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $124,850 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 $1,375,000 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 # 7] From State General Funds, $690,729 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 $2,985,000 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, $1,485,588 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 $6,420,000 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, $3,702,400 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $16,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $166,000 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 11] From State General Funds, $89,089 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 $385,000 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, $72,640 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 $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 # 13] From State General Funds, $1,992,000 is specifically appropriated for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) for the purpose of

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financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems, through the issuance of not more than $15,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 14] 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 # 15] From State General Funds, $624,780 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,700,000 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, $208,260 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 17] 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 # 18] From State General Funds, $196,880 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 $2,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $4,228,640 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 $49,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $2,619,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $30,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $4,530,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $49,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $3,159,840 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 $34,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 23] 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 # 24] From State General Funds, $1,788,760 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of

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the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $19,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 25] 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 # 26] From State General Funds, $430,404 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,860,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 27] From State General Funds, $439,660 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 28] 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 # 29] From State General Funds, $208,260 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement 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 $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $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 forty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $350,960 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 $4,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $196,880 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 $2,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 33] 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 # 34] From State General Funds, $428,000 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

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instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $470,800 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 $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 # 36] From State General Funds, $316,720 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 $3,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $30,082 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $130,000 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, $453,680 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 $5,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $1,515,120 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 $17,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 40] From State General Funds, $410,880 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 $4,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 41] 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 # 42] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $77,040 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, 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 Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $140,384 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,640,000 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 # 46] From State General Funds, $317,018 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,370,000 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, $161,784 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,890,000 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, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 49] 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 # 50] From State General Funds, $291,040 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 51] From State General Funds, $428,000 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 $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 # 52] From State General Funds, $265,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 53] 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 forty months.
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $426,760 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 56] 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.

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[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $2,270,000 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 $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $940,641 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 $4,065,000 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, $387,595 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 $1,675,000 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, $1,615,786 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 $17,795,000 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, $2,136,070 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 $23,525,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $363,200 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

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$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 # 63] From State General Funds, $808,574 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 $8,905,000 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, $361,384 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 $3,980,000 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, $430,392 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 $4,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $1,089,600 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 # 67] From State General Funds, $18,160 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 $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 # 68] From State General Funds, $744,560 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 $8,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $694,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $256,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 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, $93,524 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 $1,030,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $98,440 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 $1,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 73] 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.

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[Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $18,404 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 $215,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 75] From State General Funds, $43,656 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Supervision by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 76] From State General Funds, $22,684 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Supervision by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $265,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $214,000 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 $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 # 78] 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 # 79] From State General Funds, $83,460 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,

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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 $975,000 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, $256,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $1,837,316 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 $7,940,000 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, $29,960 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $179,760 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 84] From State General Funds, $115,700 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 $500,000 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, $462,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

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Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 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, $428,000 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $775,190 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 $3,350,000 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, $150,656 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,760,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $54,784 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $640,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 90] From State General Funds, $121,552 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in

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connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,420,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $96,728 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,130,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $303,880 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 $3,550,000 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, $64,200 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 $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 # 94] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 95] From State General Funds, $57,850 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Senate by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 96] From State General Funds, $101,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Labor

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by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 97] From State General Funds, $173,768 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,030,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 98] From State General Funds, $138,840 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 $600,000 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, $115,700 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 $500,000 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, $1,362,000 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 $15,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 101] From State General Funds, $572,040 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 $6,300,000 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, $684,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, local authorities, and other local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems or for regional or multijurisdictional solid waste recycling or solid waste facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $8,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 103] From State General Funds, $684,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, local authorities, and other local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems or for regional or multijurisdictional solid waste recycling or solid waste facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $8,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 104] From State General Funds, $1,416,480 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 $15,600,000 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, $350,960 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 $4,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 106] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 107] From State General Funds, $275,366 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 $1,190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 108] From State General Funds, $181,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 109] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 110] From State General Funds, $408,600 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Lake Lanier Islands Development 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 $4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 111] 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 # 112] From State General Funds, $13,600,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Road and Tollway 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 $100,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

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the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 113] From State General Funds, $470,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 114] From State General Funds, $1,135,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Stone Mountain Memorial Association by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 115] From State General Funds, $8,560,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $100,000,000 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, $108,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 117] From State General Funds, $236,534 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 $2,605,000 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 # 118] From State General Funds, $664,656 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 $7,320,000 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, $122,580 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 $1,350,000 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, 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.

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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.
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

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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.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Capital Construction Projects," "Capital Maintenance Projects," and "Local Road Assistance Administration" programs of the Department of Transportation, 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 1EX, designating Representative Burns of the 159th as Chairman thereof.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 1EX 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:

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Y Alexander Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beskin Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Brockway Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Cauble Y Chandler Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Ealum Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gonzalez Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene N Gurtler Y Hanson Y Harden Y Harrell

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Jones, V Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Maxwell E McCall Y McClain Y McGowan

E Meadows E Metze Y Mitchell Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Mosby Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Petrea Y Pezold Y Pirkle Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Price Y Prince Y Pruett Y Raffensperger Y Rakestraw Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Schofield Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall E Stover Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Vacant 14 Vacant 180 Y Wallace Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wilkerson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 1.

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

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 601-E
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

November 15, 2018

Dear Clerk Reilly,

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I would like for my vote to be recorded as yes on today's bill. My machine was not working.
Sincerely,
/s/ Kasey Carpenter
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 607-B
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
November 15th, 2018
To the House Clerk:
Let this serve as a notice that I cast a "Yes" vote for the HB 1EX.
/s/ Vernon Jones State House Representatives District 91
Representative England of the 116th asked unanimous consent that HB 1EX be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
Representative Powell of the 171st moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
HB 4EX. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
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 income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for certain taxpayers based on certain expenses incurred due to Hurricane Michael; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 7EX. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Nimmer of the 178th, Corbett of the 174th, Shaw of the 176th and LaHood of the 175th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lawrence Terrence Ethridge; and for other purposes.
HR 8EX. By Representative Glanton of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION commending Hearts to Nourish Hope, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 9EX. By Representative Ealum of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Verntrener "Trenna" Marie Corhen; and for other purposes.
HR 10EX. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Dena Huff for her service with the Partnership for Families, Children and Youth in Walton County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 11EX. By Representative Silcox of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Martin Moran; and for other purposes.
HR 12EX. By Representative Silcox of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William "Billy" R. Bridges, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 13EX. By Representative Collins of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon Floyd William Bailey; and for other purposes.

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

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 3rd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Structured Rule

HB 4EX

Income tax; tax credit for certain taxpayers based on certain expenses incurred due to Hurricane Michael; create (Substitute) (W&M-Powell-171st)(Rules Committee Substitute)

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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Harrell of the 106th
Vice-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 4EX. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Powell of the 171st and Rogers of the 10th:

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 income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for certain taxpayers based on certain expenses incurred due to Hurricane Michael; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for refundable income tax credits for certain timber producers based on certain casualty losses related to Hurricane Michael; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-40.36. (a)(1) The General Assembly finds and determines that Hurricane Michael has had a catastrophic impact on the citizens and the economy of southwest Georgia, has particularly devastated the timber industry on which the citizens of southwest Georgia are heavily dependent for their livelihood, and has created both a public fire hazard and a danger of insect infestations due to the massive amounts of downed timber caused by the severity of this natural disaster. (2) The General Assembly further finds and declares that it is appropriate and advisable to provide relief to the timber industry in the form of a tax credit targeted to those taxpayers that have suffered substantial economic losses and that will have to incur significant expenses for salvaging downed timber, site clearance, and reforestation of timber over the coming years.
(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Disaster area' means the real property encompassed by the borders of the 28 counties included in the renewal of the State of Emergency pronounced in the Executive Order of the Governor dated November 6, 2018, and filed in the official records of the office of the Governor as Executive Order 11.06.18.01. (2) 'Eligible timber property' means timber which on October 8, 2018, was being grown by a taxpayer in a disaster area as part of a trade or business or a transaction entered into for profit. (3) 'Timber' means trees grown for the primary purpose of commercial production of food or wood or wood fiber products. (4) 'Timber casualty loss' means the amount of the diminution of value included in the computation of the casualty loss deduction for such casualty losses claimed and allowed pursuant to Section 165 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as casualty losses incurred by a taxpayer between October 9, 2018, and December 31, 2018, as a result of damage to or destruction of eligible timber property caused by Hurricane Michael. (c)(1) A taxpayer shall be allowed tax credits against the tax imposed by this article in an amount equal to 100 percent of such taxpayer's timber casualty loss; provided, however, that the credit amount shall not exceed the number of the taxpayer's affected acres of eligible timber property in such disaster areas multiplied by $400.00.

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(2) To claim such tax credits, a taxpayer shall submit an application for preapproval of such credits based on timber casualty losses incurred by such taxpayer. A taxpayer shall either submit its preapproval application between January 1, 2019, and May 31, 2019, for a first round of preapprovals or between July 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019, for a second round of preapprovals, if applicable. (d)(1) The commissioner shall require preapproval applications to contain such information as is necessary to substantiate a taxpayer's eligibility for tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section. (2) The commissioner is authorized to require electronic submission of preapproval applications in the manner specified by the commissioner. (3) The commissioner shall review completed preapproval applications in the order in which such applications were submitted and shall provide notice to each taxpayer that submitted an application within 30 days of receipt stating whether such taxpayer's application is complete or incomplete. (4) In no event shall the commissioner preapprove tax credits pursuant to this Code section in an amount that exceeds $200 million in aggregate. (5) In the event that properly completed and timely submitted preapproval applications are submitted for an amount that exceeds the amount of funds available to fully fund the tax credits requested, the commissioner shall prorate the available funds between or among the applicants. (6) The commissioner shall approve properly completed and timely submitted preapproval applications and issue a preapproval certificate to the taxpayer by June 30, 2019, certifying the amount of credits such taxpayer is eligible to claim if the taxpayer meets the conditions of this Code section. (d.1)(1) If, on July 1, 2019, the commissioner has not preapproved tax credits in the amount of $200 million in aggregate pursuant to this Code section, a second round of preapproval applications shall be reviewed by the commissioner. Preapproval applications for the second round shall be submitted on or after July 1, 2019, and on or before December 31, 2019. (2) In the event that properly completed and timely submitted preapproval applications are submitted during the second round for an amount that exceeds the amount of funds available to fully fund the tax credits requested, the commissioner shall prorate the available funds between or among the applicants. (3) The commissioner shall approve all properly completed and timely submitted preapproval applications during the second round and issue a preapproval certificate to the taxpayer by January 31, 2020, certifying the amount of credits such taxpayer is eligible to claim if the taxpayer meets the conditions of this Code section. (e) In no event shall the amount of the tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section exceed $200 million in aggregate. (f)(1) Tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section shall be eligible to be claimed only by the taxpayer to which a preapproval certificate was issued by the commissioner. Such tax credits shall only be claimed in the taxable year in which the taxpayer first completes the replanting of timber in a quantity projected to yield at maturity at least

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90 percent of the value of the timber casualty loss claimed. Such timber shall be planted within the same county in which the eligible timber property was being grown when the timber casualty loss was incurred. Timber market conditions as of October 8, 2018, shall be used for the purposes of establishing projected value. (2) In order to claim such tax credits, a taxpayer shall attach to such taxpayer's state tax return certification from the taxpayer that the requirements of this Code section have been met and any other information required by the commissioner including information which demonstrates that it has completed the replanting of timber required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) Any tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section shall be claimed on or before December 31, 2024. (g)(1) The total amount of the tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section for a taxable year may exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Such tax credits allowed in excess of a taxpayer's income tax liability shall be refundable to such taxpayer. (2) Tax credits claimed pursuant to this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten years from the close of the taxable year in which the credits are claimed. (h)(1) A taxpayer claiming tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section shall be required to reimburse the department for any department initiated audits relating to the tax credits, provided that such amount shall not exceed the value of the credits claimed by the taxpayer. This paragraph shall not apply to routine tax audits of such taxpayer that may include the review of the tax credits provided in this Code section. (2) The commissioner shall have access to timber property for the purpose of determining eligibility for both the preapproval and claiming of tax credits allowed and conducting audits pursuant to this Code section, provided that prior notice is given to any taxpayer that submitted an application for the preapproval of tax credits or that transferred or claimed such tax credits and the owner of the underlying real property. (3) The commissioner may pursue all remedies available by law as necessary to recapture tax credits wrongfully preapproved, allowed, or claimed by a taxpayer or a taxpayer's transferee. (4) The commissioner shall be authorized to consult with the Georgia Forestry Commission as necessary to administer and enforce this Code section. (i) The commissioner 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.

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The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
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 provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for refundable income tax credits for certain timber producers based on certain casualty losses related to Hurricane Michael; to provide for transferability of such credits; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-40.36. (a)(1) The General Assembly finds and determines that Hurricane Michael has had a catastrophic impact on the citizens and the economy of southwest Georgia, has particularly devastated the timber industry on which the citizens of southwest Georgia are heavily dependent for their livelihood, and has created both a public fire hazard and a danger of insect infestations due to the massive amounts of downed timber caused by the severity of this natural disaster. (2) The General Assembly further finds and declares that it is appropriate and advisable to provide relief to the timber industry in the form of a tax credit targeted to those taxpayers that have suffered substantial economic losses and that will have to incur significant expenses for salvaging downed timber, site clearance, and reforestation of timber over the coming years.
(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Disaster area' means the real property encompassed by the borders of the 28 counties included in the renewal of the State of Emergency pronounced in the Executive Order of the Governor dated November 6, 2018, and filed in the official records of the office of the Governor as Executive Order 11.06.18.01. (2) 'Eligible timber property' means timber which on October 8, 2018, was being grown by a taxpayer in a disaster area as part of a trade or business or a transaction entered into for profit. (3) 'Timber' means trees grown for the primary purpose of commercial production of food or wood or wood fiber products. (4) 'Timber casualty loss' means the amount of the diminution of value included in the computation of the casualty loss deduction for such casualty losses claimed and allowed pursuant to Section 165 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as casualty losses

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incurred by a taxpayer between October 9, 2018, and December 31, 2018, as a result of damage to or destruction of eligible timber property caused by Hurricane Michael. (c)(1) A taxpayer shall be allowed tax credits against the tax imposed by this article in an amount equal to 100 percent of such taxpayer's timber casualty loss; provided, however, that the credit amount shall not exceed the number of the taxpayer's affected acres of eligible timber property in such disaster areas multiplied by $400.00. (2) To claim such tax credits, a taxpayer shall submit an application for preapproval of such credits based on timber casualty losses incurred by such taxpayer. A taxpayer shall either submit its preapproval application between January 1, 2019, and May 31, 2019, for a first round of preapprovals or between July 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019, for a second round of preapprovals, if applicable. (d)(1) The commissioner shall require preapproval applications to contain such information as is necessary to substantiate a taxpayer's eligibility for tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section. (2) The commissioner is authorized to require electronic submission of preapproval applications in the manner specified by the commissioner. (3) The commissioner shall review completed preapproval applications in the order in which such applications were submitted and shall provide notice to each taxpayer that submitted an application within 30 days of receipt stating whether such taxpayer's application is complete or incomplete. (4) In no event shall the commissioner preapprove tax credits pursuant to this Code section in an amount that exceeds $200 million in aggregate. (5) In the event that properly completed and timely submitted preapproval applications are submitted for an amount that exceeds the amount of funds available to fully fund the tax credits requested, the commissioner shall prorate the available funds between or among the applicants. (6) The commissioner shall approve properly completed and timely submitted preapproval applications and issue a preapproval certificate to the taxpayer by June 30, 2019, certifying the amount of credits such taxpayer is eligible to claim if the taxpayer meets the conditions of this Code section. (d.1)(1) If, on July 1, 2019, the commissioner has not preapproved tax credits in the amount of $200 million in aggregate pursuant to this Code section, a second round of preapproval applications shall be reviewed by the commissioner. Preapproval applications for the second round shall be submitted on or after July 1, 2019, and on or before December 31, 2019. (2) In the event that properly completed and timely submitted preapproval applications are submitted during the second round for an amount that exceeds the amount of funds available to fully fund the tax credits requested, the commissioner shall prorate the available funds between or among the applicants. (3) The commissioner shall approve all properly completed and timely submitted preapproval applications during the second round and issue a preapproval certificate to the taxpayer by January 31, 2020, certifying the amount of credits such taxpayer is eligible to claim if the taxpayer meets the conditions of this Code section.

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(e) In no event shall the amount of the tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section exceed $200 million in aggregate.
(f)(1) Tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section shall be eligible to be claimed only by the taxpayer to which a preapproval certificate was issued by the commissioner. Such tax credits shall only be claimed in the taxable year in which the taxpayer first completes the replanting of timber in a quantity projected to yield at maturity at least 90 percent of the value of the timber casualty loss claimed. Such timber shall be planted within the same county in which the eligible timber property was being grown when the timber casualty loss was incurred. Timber market conditions as of October 8, 2018, shall be used for the purposes of establishing projected value. (2) In order to claim such tax credits, a taxpayer shall attach to such taxpayer's state tax return certification from the taxpayer that the requirements of this Code section have been met and any other information required by the commissioner including information which demonstrates that it has completed the replanting of timber required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) Any tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section shall be claimed on or before December 31, 2024. (g)(1) The total amount of the tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section for a taxable year may exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Such tax credits allowed in excess of a taxpayer's income tax liability shall be refundable to such taxpayer. (2) Tax credits claimed pursuant to this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for ten years from the close of the taxable year in which the credits are claimed. (h) Tax credits claimed pursuant to this Code section but not used by the taxpayer against its income tax or refunded may be transferred or sold one time to a single other Georgia taxpayer, subject to the following conditions: (1) Only the taxpayer that claimed tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section shall make the transfer or sale of such tax credits; (2) The taxpayer that claimed the tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section shall submit to the commissioner written notification of any transfer or sale of tax credits within 30 days after the transfer or sale of such tax credits. The notification shall include:
(A) Such taxpayer's credit balance prior to transfer; (B) The credit certificate number; (C) The remaining balance of credits after transfer; (D) The tax identification numbers for the transferee; (E) The date of transfer; (F) The amount of credits transferred; and (G) Other information as may be required by the department; (3) Failure to comply with this subsection shall result in the disallowance of the tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section until the taxpayer that claimed the credits is in full compliance;

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(4) The transfer or sale of the tax credits does not extend the time during which such tax credits can be used. The carry-forward period for tax credits that are transferred or sold shall begin on the date on which such tax credits were originally claimed; (5) A transferee shall have only such rights to claim and use the tax credits that were available to the transferor at the time of the transfer. To the extent that the transferor did not have rights to claim or use the tax credits at the time of the transfer, the commissioner shall disallow the tax credits claimed by the transferee or recapture the tax credits from the transferee or transferor. The transferee's recourse shall not be against the commissioner; and (6) The transferee must acquire the tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section for a minimum of 60 percent of the amount of the tax credits so transferred. (i)(1) A taxpayer claiming, transferring, or selling tax credits allowed pursuant to this Code section shall be required to reimburse the department for any department initiated audits relating to the tax credits, provided that such amount shall not exceed the value of the credits claimed by the taxpayer. This paragraph shall not apply to routine tax audits of such taxpayer that may include the review of the tax credits provided in this Code section. (2) The commissioner shall have access to timber property for the purpose of determining eligibility for both the preapproval and claiming of tax credits allowed and conducting audits pursuant to this Code section, provided that prior notice is given to any taxpayer that submitted an application for the preapproval of tax credits or that transferred or claimed such tax credits and the owner of the underlying real property. (3) The commissioner may pursue all remedies available by law as necessary to recapture tax credits wrongfully preapproved, allowed, or claimed by a taxpayer or a taxpayer's transferee. (4) The commissioner shall be authorized to consult with the Georgia Forestry Commission as necessary to administer and enforce this Code section. (j) The commissioner 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.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Y Belton Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beskin Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Brockway Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Cauble Y Chandler Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke

Y Cooper Y Corbett E Cox Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Ealum Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gardner
Gasaway Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gonzalez Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene N Gurtler Y Hanson Y Harden Y Harrell

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S
Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Maxwell E McCall Y McClain Y McGowan

E Meadows Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Mosby Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Petrea Y Pezold Y Pirkle Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Price Y Prince Y Pruett Y Raffensperger Y Rakestraw Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Schofield Y Scott Y Setzler

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall E Stover Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Vacant 14 Vacant 180 Y Wallace Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wilkerson Y Willard Y Williams, A Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 2.

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

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 607-E
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

November 15th, 2018

To the Clerk of the House Bill Reilly:

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Please accept this letter as a cast for "Yes" on House Bill 4EX.
Sincerely,
/s/ Todd Jones D 25 Representative District 25
Representative Rhodes of the 120th asked unanimous consent that HB 4EX be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
HB 5EX. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Powell of the 171st and Rogers of the 10th:
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 ratify an executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel for a period of time; to provide for the continuance of such suspension of collection indefinitely; to exempt jet fuel from certain sales and use taxes; to provide a definition; to repeal provisions limiting an exemption from such taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel for certain qualifying airlines at certain qualifying airports; to repeal provisions relating to an expired exemption from a portion of state sales and use tax for certain qualifying airlines at certain qualifying airports; to repeal inapplicable definitions; 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 Code Section 45-12-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of collection of taxes by the Governor, so as to limit the Governor's authority to suspend the collection of taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel; 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 legislative findings; to ratify an executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel and to provide for the continuance of such suspension indefinitely; to exempt jet fuel from certain sales and use taxes under certain conditions and to a certain extent; to limit the taxation of the sale and use of jet fuel pursuant to the Joint County and Municipal Sales and Use Tax (LOST) and the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965"; to provide for a definition; to repeal provisions limiting an exemption from such taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel for

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certain qualifying airlines at certain qualifying airports; to repeal provisions relating to an expired exemption from a portion of state sales and use tax for certain qualifying airlines at certain qualifying airports; to repeal inapplicable definitions; 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 45-12-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of collection of taxes by the Governor, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Unless there has been a state of emergency declaration by the Governor, the Governor shall not suspend or modify in any manner the collection of any rate of state motor fuel taxes under Code Section 48-9-3 as it applies to sales of motor fuel and aviation gasoline as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-9-2 or taxes levied on the sale or use of jet fuel as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2. Any suspension or modification of any rate of state motor fuel taxes or taxes levied on the sale or use of jet fuel under this subsection by the Governor shall be effective only until the next meeting of the General Assembly which must ratify such suspension or modification by a twothirds' vote of both chambers. In the event the General Assembly fails to ratify the Governor's actions, state motor fuel taxes or taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel suspended or modified under this subsection shall be collected at the rate specified absent such suspension or modification and any amounts unpaid due to such suspension or modification shall be collected using such rate."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-19. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The annual economic impact of Georgia airports amounts to more than $62 billion per year; (2) Direct flights out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport alone have supported nearly $11 billion in foreign investment and 42,000 jobs across the state; (3) Georgia's sales and use tax levy on jet fuel amounts to the fourth highest tax burden on jet fuel among states with major airport hubs, placing Georgia at a competitive disadvantage compared to major airport hubs in Florida, New York, North Carolina, and Texas, among others; and (4) The distribution of the proceeds of sales and use tax on jet fuel could jeopardize Georgia's legal standing and compliance with federal aviation programs.

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(b) The General Assembly of Georgia hereby ratifies the Executive Order of the Governor dated July 30, 2018, and filed in the official records of the office of the Governor as Executive Order 07.30.18.01 which suspended the collection of any rate of sales and use tax as such tax applies to jet fuel. The General Assembly of Georgia hereby continues such suspension of collection indefinitely. (c) For the time period commencing on August 1, 2018, as specified in the Executive Order of the Governor dated July 30, 2018, and filed in the official records of the office of the Governor as Executive Order 07.30.18.01, and concluding at the last moment of November 30, 2018, sales and use taxation pursuant to Code Section 48-8-30 as such tax applies to jet fuel shall be governed by the provisions of this Code section notwithstanding any provisions of Code Section 48-8-30 or any other law to the contrary. (d) The commissioner is authorized to prescribe forms and promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary in order to administer and effectuate this Code section."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-8-2, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(16.1) 'Jet fuel' means any form of fuel that is designed for or used in the operation of aircraft powered by jet turbine or turboprop engines, including but not limited to Jet-A, and excludes aviation gasoline designed for or used in piston engines, including but not limited to avgas."
SECTION 3-2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from state sales and use taxes, by revising paragraph (33.1) as follows:
"(33.1)(A) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport, to the extent provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph.
(B) For the period of time beginning July 1, 2012, and ending on June 30, 2015, the sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall be exempt from 1 percent of the 4 percent state sales and use tax. (C) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall be exempt at all times from the sales or use tax levied and imposed as authorized pursuant to Part 1 of Article 3 of this chapter. As used in this subparagraph, the term 'qualifying airport' means any airport in this state that has had more than 750,000 takeoffs and landings during a calendar year, and the term 'qualifying airline' shall have the same meaning as set forth in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph. (D) Except as provided for in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, this exemption shall not apply to any other local sales and use tax levied or imposed at any time in any area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, not to exceed the rate at which such taxes were levied as of January 1, 2014, including, but not limited to, such taxes authorized by or pursuant to Section 25 of an Act approved March 10,

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1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965,' or such taxes as authorized by or pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 or Article 2, 2A, or 4 of this chapter. (E) For purposes of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-241, a 'qualifying airline' shall mean any person which is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or appropriate agency of the United States to operate as an air carrier under an air carrier operating certificate and which provides regularly scheduled flights for the transportation of passengers or cargo for hire. (F) For purposes of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-241, the term 'qualifying airport' means a certificated air carrier airport in Georgia. (G) On or after July 1, 2017, revenue derived from the levy of sales and use taxes on jet fuel shall be used for a state aviation program or airport related purposes to the extent required to comply with 49 U.S.C. Sections 47107(b) and 47113. Any portion of such revenue so derived which is in excess of the amount required for purposes of such compliance with federal law may be appropriated by the General Assembly for other purposes. (H) The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this paragraph; Reserved;"
SECTION 3-3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-3.5. (a) The sale or use of jet fuel that is pumped into an aircraft in this state and the use of jet fuel that is pumped into an aircraft in another state shall be exempt from all sales and use tax except such tax levied:
(1) By the state pursuant to Code Section 48-8-30 at a rate that shall not exceed 4 percent; (2) Pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter by a jurisdiction in which a sales and use tax was levied on jet fuel on December 30, 1987, at a rate that shall not exceed the rate in effect on December 30, 1987; and (3) Pursuant to Section 25 of an Act approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965,' by a jurisdiction in which such tax was levied on jet fuel on December 30, 1987, at a rate that shall not exceed the rate in effect on December 30, 1987. (b) For the period of time beginning December 1, 2018, and ending at the last moment of June 30, 2019, the sale or use of jet fuel that is pumped into an aircraft in this state and the use of jet fuel that is pumped into an aircraft in another state shall be exempt from the sales and use tax levied by the state pursuant to Code Section 48-8-30. (c) To the extent required to comply with 49 U.S.C. Sections 47107(b) and 47113, revenue derived from the levy of sales and use taxes on jet fuel and other fuels sold or used at an airport for aviation purposes shall be used for a state aviation program or

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airport related purposes. Any portion of such revenue so derived which is not required or exceeds the amount required for purposes of such compliance with federal law may be appropriated for other purposes as provided by law. (d) The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Code Section."
SECTION 3-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-6, relating to prohibition of political subdivisions from imposing various taxes, ceiling on local sales and use taxes, and taxation of mobile telecommunications, as follows:
"48-8-6. (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 such 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; (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, 2016. Such tax shall not apply to the following:

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(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 this 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 Part 2 of Article 2A of this chapter; (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; (5) A sales and use tax levied under Article 5 of this chapter; and (6) A sales and use tax levied under Article 5A 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. (b) Reserved. (c) Where the exception specified in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section applies, the tax imposed under subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 48-8-111 shall not apply to: (1) Reserved; and (2) The the sale of motor vehicles. (c.1) Where the exception specified in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section applies, on and after July 1, 2007, the aggregate amount of all excise taxes imposed under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-13-51 and all sales and use taxes shall not exceed 14 percent. (d) Notwithstanding any law or ordinance to the contrary, any tax, charge, or fee levied by any political subdivision of this state and applicable to mobile telecommunications services, as defined in Section 124(7) of the federal Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act, 4 U.S.C. Section 124(7), shall apply only if the customer's place of primary use is located within the boundaries of the political subdivision levying such local tax, charge, or fee. For purposes of this subsection, the provisions of Code Section 48-8-13 shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to the tax levied by Code Section 48-8-1 on mobile telecommunications services. This subsection shall not be construed to authorize the imposition of any tax, charge, or fee."

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SECTION 3-5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-82, relating to authorization of counties and municipalities to impose joint sales and use tax, rate, and applicability to sales of motor fuels and food and beverages, as follows:
"48-8-82. (a) When the imposition of a joint county and municipal sales and use tax is authorized according to the procedures provided in this article within a special district, the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district and each qualified municipality located wholly or partially within the special district shall levy a joint sales and use tax at the rate of 1 percent, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. Except as to rate, the joint tax shall correspond to the tax imposed and administered by Article 1 of this chapter. No item or transaction which is not subject to taxation by Article 1 of this chapter shall be subject to the tax levied pursuant to this article, except that the joint tax provided in this article shall be applicable to sales:
(1) The sale 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; (2) The sale of food and food ingredients and alcoholic beverages only to the extent provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 48-8-3; and (3) The sale or use of jet fuel as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, to the extent allowed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-3.5. (b) On or after July 1, 2015, such joint sales and use tax levied on sales of motor fuels as defined in Code Section 48-9-2 shall be at the rate of 1 percent of the retail sales price of the motor fuel which is not more than $3.00 per gallon; provided, however, that in any consolidated government levying a joint sales and use tax at 2 percent pursuant to Code Section 48-8-96, on or after July 1, 2015, any such joint sales and use tax levied on sales of motor fuels as defined in Code Section 48-9-2 shall be at the rate of 2 percent of the retail sales price of the motor fuel which is not more than $3.00 per gallon."
SECTION 3-6. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-8-241, relating to special districts and tax rate for the Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST), by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, any tax imposed under this article shall be at the rate of 1 percent. Except as to rate, a tax imposed under this article 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 article, except that and a tax imposed under this article shall not apply to:
(1) The sale or use of any type of fuel used for off-road heavy-duty equipment, offroad farm or agricultural equipment, or locomotives; (2) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, except to the extent allowed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-3.5;

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(3) The sale or use of fuel that is used for propulsion of motor vehicles on the public highways. For purposes of this paragraph, a motor vehicle means a self-propelled vehicle designed for operation or required to be licensed for operation upon the public highways; (4) The sale or use of energy used in the manufacturing or processing of tangible goods primarily for resale; or (5) Motor fuel as defined under paragraph (9) of Code Section 48-9-2 for public mass transit. The tax imposed pursuant to this article shall only be levied on the first $5,000.00 of any transaction involving the sale or lease of a motor vehicle. The tax imposed pursuant to this article shall be subject to any sales and use tax exemption which is otherwise imposed by law; provided, however, that the tax levied by this article shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients as provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 488-3."
SECTION 3-7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-269, relating to exemption from taxation pursuant to the Special District Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax, as follows:
"48-8-269. (a) 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 and a tax imposed under this part shall not apply to:
(1) The sale or use of any type of fuel used for off-road heavy-duty equipment, offroad farm or agricultural equipment, or locomotives; (2) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, except to the extent allowed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-3.5; (3) The sale or use of fuel that is used for propulsion of motor vehicles on the public highways; (4) The sale or use of energy used in the manufacturing or processing of tangible goods primarily for resale; (5) The sale or use of motor fuel as defined under paragraph (9) of Code Section 48-92 for public mass transit; or (6) The purchase or lease of any motor vehicle pursuant to Code Section 48-5C-1. (b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, the tax imposed pursuant to this part shall be subject to any sales and use tax exemption which is otherwise imposed by law; provided, however, that the tax levied by this part shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients as provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 48-8-3."

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SECTION 3-8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-269.15, relating to a tax authorized to be imposed in Metropolitan County Special Districts, as follows:
"48-8-269.15. (a) 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 and a tax imposed under this part shall not apply to:
(1) The sale or use of any type of fuel used for off-road heavy-duty equipment, offroad farm or agricultural equipment, or locomotives; (2) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, except to the extent allowed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-3.5; (3) The sale or use of fuel that is used for propulsion of motor vehicles on the public highways; (4) The sale or use of energy used in the manufacturing or processing of tangible goods primarily for resale; (5) The sale or use of motor fuel as defined under paragraph (9) of Code Section 48-92 for public mass transit; or (6) The purchase or lease of any motor vehicle pursuant to Code Section 48-5C-1. (b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, the tax imposed pursuant to this part shall be subject to any sales and use tax exemption which is otherwise imposed by law; provided, however, that the tax levied by this part shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients as provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 48-8-3."
SECTION 3-9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-269.30, relating to a tax authorized to be imposed in Metropolitan Municipality Special Districts, as follows:
"48-8-269.30. (a) 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 and a tax imposed under this part shall not apply to:
(1) The sale or use of any type of fuel used for off-road heavy-duty equipment, offroad farm or agricultural equipment, or locomotives; (2) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, except to the extent allowed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-3.5; (3) The sale or use of fuel that is used for propulsion of motor vehicles on the public highways; (4) The sale or use of energy used in the manufacturing or processing of tangible goods primarily for resale;

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(5) The sale or use of motor fuel as defined under paragraph (9) of Code Section 48-92 for public mass transit; or (6) The purchase or lease of any motor vehicle pursuant to Code Section 48-5C-1. (b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, the tax imposed pursuant to this part shall be subject to any sales and use tax exemption which is otherwise imposed by law; provided, however, that the tax levied by this part shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients as provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 48-8-3."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
(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) Part III of this Act shall become effective December 1, 2018.
SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 45-12-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of collection of taxes by the Governor, so as to limit the Governor's authority to suspend the collection of taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel; 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 legislative findings; to ratify an executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel and to provide for the continuance of such suspension indefinitely; to exempt jet fuel from certain sales and use taxes under certain conditions and to a certain extent; to limit the taxation of the sale and use of jet fuel pursuant to the Joint County and Municipal Sales and Use Tax (LOST) and the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965"; to provide for a definition; to repeal provisions limiting an exemption from such taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel for certain qualifying airlines at certain qualifying airports; to repeal provisions relating to an expired exemption from a portion of state sales and use tax for certain qualifying airlines at certain qualifying airports; to repeal inapplicable definitions; 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:

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PART I SECTION 1-1.
Code Section 45-12-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of collection of taxes by the Governor, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Unless there has been a state of emergency declaration by the Governor, the Governor shall not suspend or modify in any manner the collection of any rate of state motor fuel taxes under Code Section 48-9-3 as it applies to sales of motor fuel and aviation gasoline as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-9-2 or taxes levied on the sale or use of jet fuel as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2. Any suspension or modification of any rate of state motor fuel taxes or taxes levied on the sale or use of jet fuel under this subsection by the Governor shall be effective only until the next meeting of the General Assembly which must ratify such suspension or modification by a twothirds' vote of both chambers. In the event the General Assembly fails to ratify the Governor's actions, state motor fuel taxes or taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel suspended or modified under this subsection shall be collected at the rate specified absent such suspension or modification and any amounts unpaid due to such suspension or modification shall be collected using such rate."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-19. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The annual economic impact of Georgia airports amounts to more than $62 billion per year; (2) Direct flights out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport alone have supported nearly $11 billion in foreign investment and 42,000 jobs across the state; (3) Georgia's sales and use tax levy on jet fuel amounts to the fourth highest tax burden on jet fuel among states with major airport hubs, placing Georgia at a competitive disadvantage compared to major airport hubs in Florida, New York, North Carolina, and Texas, among others; and (4) The distribution of the proceeds of sales and use tax on jet fuel could jeopardize Georgia's legal standing and compliance with federal aviation programs. (b) The General Assembly of Georgia hereby ratifies the Executive Order of the Governor dated July 30, 2018, and filed in the official records of the office of the Governor as Executive Order 07.30.18.01 which suspended the collection of any rate of sales and use tax as such tax applies to jet fuel. The General Assembly of Georgia hereby continues such suspension of collection indefinitely. (c) For the time period commencing on August 1, 2018, as specified in the Executive Order of the Governor dated July 30, 2018, and filed in the official records of the office

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of the Governor as Executive Order 07.30.18.01, and concluding at the last moment of November 30, 2018, sales and use taxation pursuant to Code Section 48-8-30 as such tax applies to jet fuel shall be governed by the provisions of this Code section notwithstanding any provisions of Code Section 48-8-30 or any other law to the contrary. (d) The commissioner is authorized to prescribe forms and promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary in order to administer and effectuate this Code section."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-8-2, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(16.1) 'Jet fuel' means any form of fuel that is designed for or used in the operation of aircraft powered by jet turbine or turboprop engines, including but not limited to Jet-A, and excludes aviation gasoline designed for or used in piston engines, including but not limited to avgas."
SECTION 3-2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from state sales and use taxes, by revising paragraph (33.1) as follows:
"(33.1)(A) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport, to the extent provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph.
(B) For the period of time beginning July 1, 2012, and ending on June 30, 2015, the sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall be exempt from 1 percent of the 4 percent state sales and use tax. (C) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall be exempt at all times from the sales or use tax levied and imposed as authorized pursuant to Part 1 of Article 3 of this chapter. As used in this subparagraph, the term 'qualifying airport' means any airport in this state that has had more than 750,000 takeoffs and landings during a calendar year, and the term 'qualifying airline' shall have the same meaning as set forth in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph. (D) Except as provided for in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, this exemption shall not apply to any other local sales and use tax levied or imposed at any time in any area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, not to exceed the rate at which such taxes were levied as of January 1, 2014, including, but not limited to, such taxes authorized by or pursuant to Section 25 of an Act approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965,' or such taxes as authorized by or pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 or Article 2, 2A, or 4 of this chapter. (E) For purposes of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-241, a 'qualifying airline' shall mean any person which is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or appropriate agency of the United States to operate as an air carrier under an air carrier operating certificate

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and which provides regularly scheduled flights for the transportation of passengers or cargo for hire. (F) For purposes of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-241, the term 'qualifying airport' means a certificated air carrier airport in Georgia. (G) On or after July 1, 2017, revenue derived from the levy of sales and use taxes on jet fuel shall be used for a state aviation program or airport related purposes to the extent required to comply with 49 U.S.C. Sections 47107(b) and 47113. Any portion of such revenue so derived which is in excess of the amount required for purposes of such compliance with federal law may be appropriated by the General Assembly for other purposes. (H) The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this paragraph; Reserved;"
SECTION 3-3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-3.5. (a) The sale or use of jet fuel that is pumped into an aircraft in this state and the use of jet fuel that is pumped into an aircraft in another state shall be exempt from all sales and use tax except such tax levied:
(1) By the state pursuant to Code Section 48-8-30 at a rate that shall not exceed 4 percent; (2) Pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter by a jurisdiction in which a sales and use tax was levied on jet fuel on December 30, 1987, at a rate that shall not exceed the rate in effect on December 30, 1987; and (3) Pursuant to Section 25 of an Act approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965,' by a jurisdiction in which such tax was levied on jet fuel on December 30, 1987, at a rate that shall not exceed the rate in effect on December 30, 1987. (b) For the period of time beginning December 1, 2018, and ending at the last moment of June 30, 2019, the sale or use of jet fuel that is pumped into an aircraft in this state and the use of jet fuel that is pumped into an aircraft in another state shall be exempt from the sales and use tax levied by the state pursuant to Code Section 48-8-30. (c) To the extent required to comply with 49 U.S.C. Sections 47107(b) and 47133, revenue derived from the levy of sales and use taxes on jet fuel and other fuels sold or used at an airport for aviation purposes shall be used for a state aviation program or airport related purposes. Any portion of such revenue so derived which is not required or exceeds the amount required for purposes of such compliance with federal law may be appropriated for other purposes as provided by law. (d) The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Code section."

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SECTION 3-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-6, relating to prohibition of political subdivisions from imposing various taxes, ceiling on local sales and use taxes, and taxation of mobile telecommunications, as follows:
"48-8-6. (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 such 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; (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, 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

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airport in this 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 Part 2 of Article 2A of this chapter; (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; (5) A sales and use tax levied under Article 5 of this chapter; and (6) A sales and use tax levied under Article 5A 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. (b) Reserved. (c) Where the exception specified in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section applies, the tax imposed under subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 48-8-111 shall not apply to: (1) Reserved; and (2) The the sale of motor vehicles. (c.1) Where the exception specified in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section applies, on and after July 1, 2007, the aggregate amount of all excise taxes imposed under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-13-51 and all sales and use taxes shall not exceed 14 percent. (d) Notwithstanding any law or ordinance to the contrary, any tax, charge, or fee levied by any political subdivision of this state and applicable to mobile telecommunications services, as defined in Section 124(7) of the federal Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act, 4 U.S.C. Section 124(7), shall apply only if the customer's place of primary use is located within the boundaries of the political subdivision levying such local tax, charge, or fee. For purposes of this subsection, the provisions of Code Section 48-8-13 shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to the tax levied by Code Section 48-8-1 on mobile telecommunications services. This subsection shall not be construed to authorize the imposition of any tax, charge, or fee."
SECTION 3-5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-82, relating to authorization of counties and municipalities to impose joint sales and use tax, rate, and applicability to sales of motor fuels and food and beverages, as follows:
"48-8-82. (a) When the imposition of a joint county and municipal sales and use tax is authorized according to the procedures provided in this article within a special district, the county whose geographical boundary is conterminous with that of the special district and each

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qualified municipality located wholly or partially within the special district shall levy a joint sales and use tax at the rate of 1 percent, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. Except as to rate, the joint tax shall correspond to the tax imposed and administered by Article 1 of this chapter. No item or transaction which is not subject to taxation by Article 1 of this chapter shall be subject to the tax levied pursuant to this article, except that the joint tax provided in this article shall be applicable to sales:
(1) The sale 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; (2) The sale of food and food ingredients and alcoholic beverages only to the extent provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 48-8-3; and (3) The sale or use of jet fuel as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, to the extent allowed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-3.5. (b) On or after July 1, 2015, such joint sales and use tax levied on sales of motor fuels as defined in Code Section 48-9-2 shall be at the rate of 1 percent of the retail sales price of the motor fuel which is not more than $3.00 per gallon; provided, however, that in any consolidated government levying a joint sales and use tax at 2 percent pursuant to Code Section 48-8-96, on or after July 1, 2015, any such joint sales and use tax levied on sales of motor fuels as defined in Code Section 48-9-2 shall be at the rate of 2 percent of the retail sales price of the motor fuel which is not more than $3.00 per gallon."
SECTION 3-6. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-8-241, relating to special districts and tax rate for the Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST), by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, any tax imposed under this article shall be at the rate of 1 percent. Except as to rate, a tax imposed under this article 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 article, except that and a tax imposed under this article shall not apply to:
(1) The sale or use of any type of fuel used for off-road heavy-duty equipment, offroad farm or agricultural equipment, or locomotives; (2) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, except to the extent allowed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-3.5; (3) The sale or use of fuel that is used for propulsion of motor vehicles on the public highways. For purposes of this paragraph, a motor vehicle means a self-propelled vehicle designed for operation or required to be licensed for operation upon the public highways; (4) The sale or use of energy used in the manufacturing or processing of tangible goods primarily for resale; or (5) Motor fuel as defined under paragraph (9) of Code Section 48-9-2 for public mass transit.

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The tax imposed pursuant to this article shall only be levied on the first $5,000.00 of any transaction involving the sale or lease of a motor vehicle. The tax imposed pursuant to this article shall be subject to any sales and use tax exemption which is otherwise imposed by law; provided, however, that the tax levied by this article shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients as provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 488-3."
SECTION 3-7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-269, relating to exemption from taxation pursuant to the Special District Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax, as follows:
"48-8-269. (a) 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 and a tax imposed under this part shall not apply to:
(1) The sale or use of any type of fuel used for off-road heavy-duty equipment, offroad farm or agricultural equipment, or locomotives; (2) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, except to the extent allowed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-3.5; (3) The sale or use of fuel that is used for propulsion of motor vehicles on the public highways; (4) The sale or use of energy used in the manufacturing or processing of tangible goods primarily for resale; (5) The sale or use of motor fuel as defined under paragraph (9) of Code Section 48-92 for public mass transit; or (6) The purchase or lease of any motor vehicle pursuant to Code Section 48-5C-1. (b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, the tax imposed pursuant to this part shall be subject to any sales and use tax exemption which is otherwise imposed by law; provided, however, that the tax levied by this part shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients as provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 48-8-3."
SECTION 3-8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-269.15, relating to a tax authorized to be imposed in Metropolitan County Special Districts, as follows:
"48-8-269.15. (a) 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 and a tax imposed under this part shall not apply to:
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(2) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, except to the extent allowed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-3.5; (3) The sale or use of fuel that is used for propulsion of motor vehicles on the public highways; (4) The sale or use of energy used in the manufacturing or processing of tangible goods primarily for resale; (5) The sale or use of motor fuel as defined under paragraph (9) of Code Section 48-92 for public mass transit; or (6) The purchase or lease of any motor vehicle pursuant to Code Section 48-5C-1. (b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, the tax imposed pursuant to this part shall be subject to any sales and use tax exemption which is otherwise imposed by law; provided, however, that the tax levied by this part shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients as provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 48-8-3."
SECTION 3-9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-269.30, relating to a tax authorized to be imposed in Metropolitan Municipality Special Districts, as follows:
"48-8-269.30. (a) 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 and a tax imposed under this part shall not apply to:
(1) The sale or use of any type of fuel used for off-road heavy-duty equipment, offroad farm or agricultural equipment, or locomotives; (2) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2, except to the extent allowed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-3.5; (3) The sale or use of fuel that is used for propulsion of motor vehicles on the public highways; (4) The sale or use of energy used in the manufacturing or processing of tangible goods primarily for resale; (5) The sale or use of motor fuel as defined under paragraph (9) of Code Section 48-92 for public mass transit; or (6) The purchase or lease of any motor vehicle pursuant to Code Section 48-5C-1. (b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, the tax imposed pursuant to this part shall be subject to any sales and use tax exemption which is otherwise imposed by law; provided, however, that the tax levied by this part shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients as provided for in paragraph (57) of Code Section 48-8-3."
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(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) Part III of this Act shall become effective December 1, 2018.

SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Belton of the 112th was excused from voting on HB 5EX.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Bazemore E Beasley-Teague
Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beskin Y Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner Y Brockway Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Cauble Y Chandler Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Coleman

Y Cooper Y Corbett E Cox Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Ealum Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gardner
Gasaway Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Golick N Gonzalez Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gurtler Y Hanson

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hilton Y Hitchens Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kelley N Kendrick E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin Y Martin Y Mathiak N Maxwell E McCall

E Meadows Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Morris, G Y Morris, M Y Mosby Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Petrea N Pezold Y Pirkle N Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Price Y Prince Y Pruett Y Raffensperger N Rakestraw Y Reeves Y Rhodes N Ridley Y Rogers Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Schofield

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Shaw
Silcox Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall E Stover Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. E Thomas, E Y Trammell Y Turner
Vacant 14 Vacant 180 N Wallace Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser N Wilkerson Y Willard Y Williams, A Williams, E Y Williams, R

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Y Collins Y Cooke

Y Harden Y Harrell

Y McClain Y McGowan

Y Scott Y Setzler

Y Williamson Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 141, nays 18.

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

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 404
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

M E M O R A N D U M

TO:

Clerk of the House, Bill Reilly

FROM: Representative Deborah Silcox

DATE: November 15, 2018

SUBJECT: Recorded Vote

Please record my vote on 5EX immediately as a "Yes" vote as a matter of record.

If additional information is needed, please do not hesitate to give me a call.

Thank you.

Representative Rhodes of the 120th asked unanimous consent that HB 5EX be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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

Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Efstration of the 104th, Trammell of the 132nd, Rynders of the 152nd, Cannon of the 58th, Dreyer of the 59th, Shannon of the 84th, Bentley of the 139th, and Kelley of the 16th.

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Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Friday, November 16, 2018
Fourth Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day.
The House stood at ease until 10:15, o'clock, A.M.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following communication was received:
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 408 B Atlanta, Georgia 30334
November 16, 2018
Mr. Scotty Long Journal Clerk Office of the Clerk 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Long,
Please accept this letter as a formal notification that I was unable to attend the special session on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 due to a business meeting held in Augusta, Georgia. I am requesting to be excused for that day. I have rearranged my schedule and plan to be in attendance for the balance of the special session.
Please let me know if I need to provide any further information and I appreciate your time.
Sincerely,
/s/ Jesse Petrea House of Representatives District 166
JP/ec

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

Alexander Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Battles E Bazemore E Beasley-Teague Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beskin Beverly E Blackmon Boddie Bonner Brockway Bruce Buckner Burnough Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Casas E Cauble Chandler Clark, D Clark, H Coleman Collins

Cooke Cooper Corbett Cox Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Ealum E Efstration Ehrhart England Epps Fleming Frazier Frye Gardner Gasaway Gilliard Gilligan Glanton E Golick Gonzalez Gordon Gravley Greene Gurtler

Hanson Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hill Hilton Hitchens Hogan Holcomb E Holmes Houston Hugley Jackson, D Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, J.B. E Jones, S Jones, T Jones, V Kelley Kendrick Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lopez E Lott Lumsden Marin E Martin Mathiak

Maxwell E McCall
McClain McGowan E Meadows Metze Morris, G Morris, M E Mosby Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Paris Park Parrish Parsons E Peake Petrea Pezold Pirkle Powell, A Powell, J Price Prince Pruett Raffensperger Rakestraw Reeves Rhodes Ridley E Rogers Rutledge Rynders

Schofield Scott Setzler Shannon Sharper Shaw Silcox Smith, L Smith, R Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall E Stover Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, E Trammell Turner Wallace Watson Welch Werkheiser Wilkerson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Howard of the 124th, Mitchell of the 88th, Oliver of the 82nd, Smith of the 41st, and Thomas of the 56th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Representative Dominic LaRiccia, District 169, Douglas, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

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Representative Taylor of the 173rd, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Gasaway of the 28th, Bentley of the 139th, Stovall of the 74th, Caldwell of the 20th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Stephens of the 164th and Ealum of the 153rd.
The House stood at ease until 11:45 o'clock, A.M.
The House stood at ease until 12:00 o'clock, P.M.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 15EX. By Representatives Hilton of the 95th, Jones of the 47th, Ridley of the 6th, Reeves of the 34th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Trent Bateman Hilton; and for other purposes.
HR 16EX. By Representatives Hilton of the 95th, Barr of the 103rd, Teasley of the 37th, Ehrhart of the 36th, LaRiccia of the 169th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Chase Walker Hilton; and for other purposes.

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HR 17EX. By Representatives Hilton of the 95th, Hanson of the 80th, Pruett of the 149th, Beskin of the 54th, Silcox of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Caroline Hope Hilton; and for other purposes.
HR 18EX. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Billy E. Ethridge; and for other purposes.
HR 19EX. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Petrea of the 166th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel David C. Simons upon the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia Air National Guard; and for other purposes.
HR 20EX. By Representative Ealum of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Major Susie Kalyn Ealum for valor and heroism in the face of the enemy; and for other purposes.
HR 21EX. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Smith of the 41st and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Francis Dooley; and for other purposes.
HR 22EX. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Price of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 160th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 23EX. By Representatives Stephenson of the 90th, Carter of the 92nd, Henson of the 86th, Bennett of the 94th and Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing November 16, 2018, as Women's Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 24EX. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION commending federal reforestation programs for their consideration regarding mandatory requirements for the planting of only one specific species of tree; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 14EX. By Representative Burns of the 159th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to meetings and adjournments of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that, except as otherwise provided by this resolution or by subsequent resolution of the House of Representatives, meetings of the 2018 special session of the General Assembly during the period of Saturday, November 17, 2018, through Monday, November 19, 2018, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
1. Saturday, November 17, 2018: The House of Representatives shall convene for Special Session Day 5 and, upon the completion of all business on such date, the House shall go into recess to await notification from the Senate on the actions of the Senate with regard to legislation which has been previously passed by the House of Representatives during the Special Session and transmitted to the Senate. If the Senate notifies the House that it has passed all of the legislation previously transmitted to the Senate by the House without amendment, then the presiding officer of the House shall receive such report and shall adjourn the House sine die concluding Special Session Day 5. If the Senate notifies the House that the Senate has passed any of the legislation which was previously passed by the House and transmitted to the Senate, but has amended the legislation, then the presiding officer of the House shall accept the report of the Senate and shall adjourn the House until Monday, November 19, 2018.
2. Monday, November 19, 2018: If the House was not adjourned sine die in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of this resolution, the House shall convene for Special Session Day 6.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meetings of the House of Representatives shall be held as prescribed in Code Section 28-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, except as otherwise provided by this resolution. The hours for convening and adjourning the House of Representatives for each legislative day may be as ordered by the House. The

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House, upon adjournment for a legislative day, shall remain in a period of adjournment until it convenes for the next legislative day.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after the latest legislative day specified above, the schedule for meetings of the 2018 special session may be as provided by another resolution of the General Assembly adopted subsequent to the adoption of this resolution.

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

Y Alexander Y Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Bazemore E Beasley-Teague
Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beskin Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Brockway Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burnough Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Cauble
Chandler Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke

Y Cooper Y Corbett Y Cox Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Ealum E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gardner
Gasaway Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton E Golick Y Gonzalez Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gurtler Y Hanson Y Harden Y Harrell

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hill Y Hilton
Hitchens Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holmes Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, J.B. E Jones, S
Jones, T Y Jones, V Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kirby
Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Marin E Martin Y Mathiak Y Maxwell E McCall Y McClain Y McGowan

E Meadows Y Metze Y Mitchell Y Morris, G Y Morris, M E Mosby Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen
Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Petrea Y Pezold Y Pirkle Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Price Prince Y Pruett Y Raffensperger Y Rakestraw Y Reeves Y Rhodes Y Ridley E Rogers Rutledge Y Rynders Y Schofield Y Scott Setzler

Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Silcox Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall E Stover Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Thomas, E Y Trammell N Turner
Vacant 14 Vacant 180 Y Wallace Y Watson Y Welch Y Werkheiser Y Wilkerson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 144, nays 1.

The Resolution was adopted.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Fifth Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by Representative Burns of the 159th.
Prayer was offered by Representative Jon Burns, District 159, Newington, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
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 1EX. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th 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, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 301, approved May 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 135), 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.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

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HB 4EX. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Powell of the 171st and Rogers of the 10th:
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 income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for certain taxpayers based on certain expenses incurred due to Hurricane Michael; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 5EX. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Powell of the 171st and Rogers of the 10th:
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 ratify an executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel for a period of time; to provide for the continuance of such suspension of collection indefinitely; to exempt jet fuel from certain sales and use taxes; to provide a definition; to repeal provisions limiting an exemption from such taxes on the sale or use of jet fuel for certain qualifying airlines at certain qualifying airports; to repeal provisions relating to an expired exemption from a portion of state sales and use tax for certain qualifying airlines at certain qualifying airports; to repeal inapplicable definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Stovall of the 74th moved that the House do now adjourn sine die, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to HR 14EX, adopted by the House, Representative Burns of the 159th announced the House adjourned sine die.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPECIAL SESSION

2018

PART I PART II PART III PART IV -

ALPHABETICAL TABULATION (House and Senate Bills and Resolutions)
NUMERICAL TABULATION (House Bills)
NUMERICAL TABULATION (House Resolutions)
NUMERICAL TABULATION (Senate Resolutions in House)

HOUSE JOURNAL
PART I
HOUSE AND SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
A
ADJOURNMENT House of Representatives; meetings and adjournments; relative to ....................H...R. 14EX
APPROPRIATIONS AND FISCAL AFFAIRS Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 ....................................................................................................H.. B 1EX Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 ....................................................................................................H.. B 2EX
AVIATION Governor; executive order suspending collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel and to provide for continuance of such suspension indefinitely; ratify ...............................................................................................H.. B 3EX Governor; executive order suspending collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel; ratify ..........................................................................H.. B 5EX
C
CHAPLAINS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Burns, Representative Jon ....................................................................................P...age 202 Jackson, Representative Mack................................................................................P. age 22 Johnson, Reverend Carl D. .....................................................................................P. age 16 LaRiccia, Representative Dominic .......................................................................P...age 197 Williams, Doctor Kevin..........................................................................................P. age 27
COMMEND, ETC. Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church;160th anniversary; commend ...........H...R. 22EX Ealum, Major Susie Kalyn; valor and heroism in the face of the enemy; commend ........................................................................................H...R. 20EX
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INDEX

Federal reforestation programs; consideration regarding mandatory requirements for the planting of only one specific species of tree; commend...........................................................................................................H...R. 24EX
Hearts to Nourish Hope, Incorporated; commend.................................................H.. R 8EX Hilton, Caroline Hope; commend........................................................................H...R. 17EX Hilton, Chase Walker; commend.........................................................................H...R. 16EX Hilton, Trent Bateman; commend .......................................................................H...R. 15EX Huff, Dena; service with Partnership for Families, Children and Youth in
Walton County, Georgia; commend ................................................................H...R. 10EX Simons, Lieutenant Colonel David C.; retirement from Georgia Air
National Guard; commend................................................................................H...R. 19EX Women's Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol; November 16, 2018;
recognize ...........................................................................................................H...R. 23EX
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED Coomer, Honorable Christian.................................................................................P. age 12 Dugan, Honorable Mike .........................................................................................P. age 14 Governor..............................................................................................P..a..g..e.s...1..,..2..,..3.., 11, 13 Legislative Counsel ................................................................................................P. age 10 Lieutenant Governor...............................................................................................P. age 14 Petrea, Honorable Jesse ........................................................................................P..a. ge 196 Smyre, Honorable Calvin .......................................................................................P. age 14 Speaker of the House..............................................................................................P. age 14 Spencer, Honorable Jason ......................................................................................P. age 11 Williamson, Honorable Bruce ................................................................................P. age 23
CONDOLENCES, ETC. Bailey, Deacon Floyd William; condolences ......................................................H...R. 13EX Bridges, William "Billy" R., Junior; condolences...............................................H...R. 12EX Corhen, Verntrener "Trenna" Marie; condolences ................................................H.. R 9EX Dooley, John Francis; condolences .....................................................................H...R. 21EX Ethridge, Billy E.; condolences ...........................................................................H...R. 18EX Ethridge, Lawrence Terrence; condolences...........................................................H.. R 7EX Hines, Honorable P. Harris; former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia; condolences..........................................................................................H.. R 4EX Meadows, Chairman John; condolences ...............................................................H.. R 3EX Moran, Doctor Martin; condolences....................................................................H...R. 11EX Toney, Officer Antwan; condolences ....................................................................H.. R 5EX Tyson, Henry Doris, Senior; condolences .............................................................H.. R 6EX

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INDEX

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G
GENERAL ASSEMBLY General Assembly convened; notify the Governor ................................................S. R 3EX House of Representatives convened; notify Senate...............................................H.. R 1EX House of Representatives; amend Rules ...............................................................H.. R 2EX House of Representatives; meetings and adjournments; relative to ....................H...R. 14EX Senate convened; notify House ..............................................................................S. R 2EX Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 ....................................................................................................H.. B 1EX Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 ....................................................................................................H.. B 2EX
GOVERNOR General Assembly convened; notify the Governor ................................................S. R 3EX

H
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House of Representatives convened; notify Senate...............................................H.. R 1EX House of Representatives; amend Rules ...............................................................H.. R 2EX House of Representatives; meetings and adjournments; relative to ....................H...R. 14EX Senate convened; notify House ..............................................................................S. R 2EX Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 ....................................................................................................H.. B 1EX Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 ....................................................................................................H.. B 2EX

I
INCOME TAX Governor; executive order suspending collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel and to provide for continuance of such suspension indefinitely; ratify ...............................................................................................H.. B 3EX Income tax; tax credit for certain taxpayers based on certain expenses incurred due to Hurricane Michael; create .........................................................H.. B 4EX

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P
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES General Assembly convened; notify the Governor ................................................S. R 3EX

R
REVENUE AND TAXATION Governor; executive order suspending collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel and to provide for continuance of such suspension indefinitely; ratify ...............................................................................................H.. B 3EX Governor; executive order suspending collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel; ratify.......................................................................................H.. B 5EX Income tax; tax credit for certain taxpayers based on certain expenses incurred due to Hurricane Michael; create .........................................................H.. B 4EX

S
SALES AND USE TAX Governor; executive order suspending collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel and to provide for continuance of such suspension indefinitely; ratify ...............................................................................................H.. B 3EX Governor; executive order suspending collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel; ratify.......................................................................................H.. B 5EX
SENATE House of Representatives convened; notify Senate...............................................H.. R 1EX Senate convened; notify House ..............................................................................S. R 2EX

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PART II
HOUSE BILLS
HB 1EX-- Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019............................................................. 17, 22, 24, 28, 29, 202
HB 2EX-- Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019................................................................................ 17, 22
HB 3EX-- Governor; executive order suspending collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel and to provide for continuance of such suspension indefinitely; ratify ................................ 18, 22
HB 4EX-- Income tax; tax credit for certain taxpayers based on certain expenses incurred due to Hurricane Michael; create ......................................................................................... 18, 22, 25, 164, 166, 203
HB 5EX-- Governor; executive order suspending collection of sales and use tax levied on jet fuel; ratify................................. 19, 22, 25, 175, 203

PART III
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
HR 1EX-- House of Representatives convened; notify Senate....................................... 16 HR 2EX-- House of Representatives; amend Rules.................................................. 19, 22 HR 3EX-- Meadows, Chairman John; condolences........................................................ 19 HR 4EX-- Hines, Honorable P. Harris; former Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of Georgia; condolences ................................................. 20, 22 HR 5EX-- Toney, Officer Antwan; condolences ............................................................ 23 HR 6EX-- Tyson, Henry Doris, Sr.; condolences ........................................................... 23 HR 7EX-- Ethridge, Lawrence Terrence; condolences................................................. 165 HR 8EX-- Hearts to Nourish Hope, Inc.; commend ..................................................... 165 HR 9EX-- Corhen, Verntrener "Trenna" Marie; condolences ...................................... 165 HR 10EX-- Huff, Dena; service with Partnership for Families,
Children and Youth in Walton County, Georgia; commend...................................................................................................... 165 HR 11EX-- Moran, Dr. Martin; condolences.................................................................. 165 HR 12EX-- Bridges, William "Billy" R., Jr.; condolences ............................................. 165 HR 13EX-- Bailey, Deacon Floyd William; condolences .............................................. 165 HR 14EX-- House of Representatives; meetings and adjournments; relative to ..................................................................................................... 200 HR 15EX-- Hilton, Trent Bateman; commend ............................................................... 198 HR 16EX-- Hilton, Chase Walker; commend................................................................. 198 HR 17EX-- Hilton, Caroline Hope; commend................................................................ 199 HR 18EX-- Ethridge, Billy E.; condolences ................................................................... 199 HR 19EX-- Simons, Lieutenant Colonel David C.; retirement from Georgia Air National Guard; commend ...................................................... 199 HR 20EX-- Ealum, Major Susie Kalyn; valor and heroism in the face of the enemy; commend ....................................................................... 199 HR 21EX-- Dooley, John Francis; condolences ............................................................. 199 HR 22EX-- Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church;160th anniversary; commend ................................................................................. 199 HR 23EX-- Women's Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol; November 16, 2018; recognize .................................................................... 199 HR 24EX-- Federal reforestation programs; consideration regarding mandatory requirements for the planting of only one specific species of tree; commend ............................................................... 200

PART IV
SENATE RESOLUTIONS IN HOUSE
SR 2EX-- Senate convened; notify House ..................................................................... 16 SR 3EX-- General Assembly convened; notify the Governor ................................. 16, 17